Q: Hi, I was working in a Real Estate company as an agent. Last deal I closed with common commission 22,000 AED. By contract 50% - to me, 50% - to the company. Next day I found a spelling mistake in the name of the company on the cheque and I went to change it. I received from my company Invoice for 11,000 AED (it's their commission 50%) so I broke that cheque on two cheques 50/50%. Company commission - 11,000 AED, another 11,000 AED the buyer made on my name (my commission). Then the company gave me a receipt for their commission. Also, during 14 months I did not receive my salary. My boss did not cancel my visa. I left to Russia after 2 weeks and my boss after 1 month opened a police case against me that I stole 22,000 AED. I have all copies of papers and cheques. Please help me with your advice. I have in Dubai family, sister, my dog and car. And now I can not come back to Dubai because my boss wants me to pay 22,000 AED and get deported. He got his commission but he lied to police that he did not. Police cannot reach me because my UAE SIM-card is not working in Russia. What to do??

Q: I am working as an agent with a real estate agency. I am new to this industry, just got my visa processed which is why I am still looking forward to applying for RERA. I sold an apartment in an off-plan project which is exclusive with the broker I am working for. The client has paid 20 percent on which the commission should be released, but it has been 2 months I am begging for my own money. Due to all this unprofessional behavior, I resigned and still looking for some help to put pressure on them. I have my name on the SPA and the buyer is also with me. I want them to pay 2 percent which was agreed verbally, without deducting the visa cost which is mentioned on the contract. Please advise.

Q: I was working for a real estate company in Dubai. I was part of a big deal for selling a villa for 18.5M. The deal was signed while I was with the company, and I was still in the company a few months later until the owner terminated me under the reason “services no longer required”. The MOU was signed while I was with the company and the deal was meant to go through in September, I got terminated in August. I have a voice recording of the whole conversation on the day I was terminated in which the owner clearly states I was part of the deal and as I'm no longer part of the company he will need to consult with his partner whether I'm owed my commision. I have spoken to the buyer who has confirmed that the deal has gone through and they are the new owners of the villa. I have contacted the owner of the real estate company who is reading my messages and ignoring me. I am owed 50k commision. Where do I stand?

Q: Hi dear all, This question concerns the payment of the agency commission. The commission agreement form was not signed, but there is indirect evidence — email correspondence in which it is confirmed that the 2% amount is intended for the agent’s commission. In the end, the client refuses to pay, although the deal was completed. How realistic is it to receive the commission through a court decision? And how long would such a case typically take?

Q: Hello everyone, I’m seeking professional legal opinions regarding an ongoing dispute we are facing with a free zone authority in the UAE. We are an official channel partner for the Free Zone and have generated several clients and successful business registrations through our efforts. Despite fulfilling our responsibilities as per the agreement, the Free Zone has not released our due commission. It's been several months now, and we've experienced repeated delays, vague justifications, and non-committal responses from their end. It appears they are intentionally using delaying tactics. We are exploring our legal options now and would appreciate guidance on the following: What legal steps can be taken in such a case in the UAE? Is this considered a breach of contract or unfair commercial practice? Would it be advisable to send a legal notice first, or directly approach the relevant dispute resolution authority?

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The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.

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).

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.

This Bylaw regulates the Real Estate Brokers Register in the Emirate of Dubai. No person may engage in real estate brokerage activities in Dubai unless he is licensed by the competent entities and entered in the register, which is maintained by Dubai Land Department.