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7 available 7 • View allWhat can I do after I get a labor case judgement to get my dues and cancel my visa?

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Q: Dear Professionals,
My case in Dubai Courts is set for judgment. I have a few questions what will happen after the judgment?
1- How can I cancel my labor card and visa?
2- I have a fine on my labor card due to the non-renewal of my labor card by the company. So who will pay the fine? If I go to MOHRE for the cancellation of the labor card, will MOHRE ask me to pay a fine?
3- I came to know immigration department will not cancel my visa without my employer so please advise me on what to do if my employer does not agree to come to immigration for cancellation.
4- When can I apply for execution to get my dues (before labor/visa cancellation or after)?
Thank you


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Won a labor court case, but the employer does not comply. What to do next?

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Q: Hello Everyone,
I won the case in the labor court, and filed for execution, but the employer has not submitted the amount owed and my passport to the court.
Consequently, I placed a block on his trade license and bank accounts. However, he is still unwilling to comply with the court's decision.
Can you please advise on what I can do next?


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What action can be taken against the company for reducing salaries without consent?
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Q: Good day,
I am working for an LLC company in Sharjah for the past 4 years under a limited contract in mechanical engineering.
I am noticing the salary deductions every month for my team for the less sales figures and deduction from settlements for visa cancellations.
1) Can the employer deduct visa charges and dispute payments from the clients from employee settlement?
2) Can I register a complaint against this and how far it will be favorable on my side (real rime frame and expenses)?
Since my employer is financially strong and legally sound in the UAE, the company is taking wrong actions likely salary deductions for less sales figures, deduction in settlements and leave salaries during the end of the contract and imposing competitor clause by altering the documents during the renewal.
Kindly advise legally.

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How to deal with delaying salaries by the employer and false accusations of theft?




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Q: Can I ask for advice?
First, my employer didn't pay my salary on time and it's too much delayed.
Second, I didn't give a day off.
Third, she threatened us to pay for her lost sunglasses, even though we didn't know where they were and what they looked like.
We've been searching for it, but we couldn't find anything. She said she would cut the amount from our salary.





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After winning a labor case, how long until I receive my pending salary?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have registered a labor case for my pending salary, and I have now received the judgment decision.
How long will it take to receive my dues from the employer?





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Can the company pay the labor execution amount in cash rather than in court?




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Q: I opened execution one month ago and Abu Dhabi labor enforcement already seized the trade license, company cars, and bank accounts
Now the company called and offered to give me the money but they want to give me cash at Enjaz office Mussafah in Abu Dhabi.
I heard that once the execution is opened, the company must deposit the amount in the enforcement labor court only.
Then, the court will transfer the amount into my bank account and I already provided my bank account details while opening execution before.
Actually, I am not satisfied with getting cash money in this way. I feel satisfied with getting money through court and I don’t know why the company wants to give cash.
Please advise me, should I receive cash money in this way in Enjaz office or should I refuse with the company and tell them to deposit it in the court bank account?
As per law, what should I do?
Please advise





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Mar 19, 2025
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How long should I wait to receive my pending salary after a court verdict in my favor?


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Q: Dear,
I have a labor claim for salary pending with the Al Ain court and received the final decision in my favor. After waiting for one month, my employer still did not pay my pending salary.
I filed an execution case again on 21-Mar-25. Can you advise how long I should wait to get my pending salary? (My owner is a local Arabi from Al Ain.)
Note: Presently, my company’s operations are closed due to nonpayment of shop rent for 3 months (no assets at present).
Please advise how I will get my money.



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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 233
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The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).
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The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.
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Ministerial Decree No. (765) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for the Termination of Employment Relations 8
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