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Q: I am falsely accused of theft in the company where I work by my colleague due to a mistake I have done.
This mistake has opened a door of false accusations and led to my termination, withholding my end of service and passport by the company.
I need advice on what should I do!


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Q: Hi.
My name is John and I'm working in a retail store for 8 years.
My company is accusing me of stealing a CD game for AED 269, and they want to terminate me. What are my rights with the company?
Please advise me.

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Q: Hello,
I was having a criminal case going on in Dubai court for the last 10 months and the case was filed by my employer regarding data theft but now the judgement has come up in my favour.
I would request you to help me regarding whether I can file a compensation case against my employer.
I was working in this organization for the last 3.5 years and resigned in Jan 2019, but they stopped employing me in the middle of the notice period. They told me that they will cancel my visa and clear outstanding dues. But it didn't happen and then I filled a labour case and won.
But in March 2019 they filed a criminal case and the judgement has come in this month as innocent from the first instance court. I was jobless for the last 1.5 years and I'm totally defamed in the market and can't get a new job.
Please advise whether I can file a civil compensation claim to cover my liability and wastage of money due to this case.

Jun 22, 2020
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What can I do to defend myself in a theft case filed wrongfully against me?


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Q: Hello,
Please, can anyone guide me to the next step?
I went to the police station to check if I had a travel ban and it was confirmed. When I asked them what the case was I knew it was stealing (theft) and forwarded it to the court.
My question: do I need to go to court to follow up on my case as I have important evidence in my hands to prove that I do not belong to that case filed against me?
Thank you for your answer.



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If fired with a 3-month notice, will apartment and car fees be covered during that period?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
If I get fired and have a 3-month notice period, with apartment, school, and car fees paid by the company, do I continue to receive those benefits during the 3-month notice period?





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Reason: Commercial agreement of supply
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Now, again, an arrest warrant is issued as I did not pay the remaining 335,000 of the claim.
According to me, I had to pay only this amount because the executioner made a wrong claim, not as per the genuine claim.
So I want to reopen the case file.
I want the court to reinvestigate and start the case from scratch.
1) How can I make that request?
2) What documents are required?
3) Chances of reopening of case?
4) Cancellation of arrest warrant
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