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8 available 8 • View allSeeking compensation for false allegations and defamation

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Q: I am here on a tourist visa. A UAE local who is a sponsor of a company owned by my boss has had a falling out. I am not connected to this business in any way.
However, because I am connected with the foreign investor, the local has opened a criminal case against me. The allegations are completely unfounded, however, I am currently awaiting the prosecutor's verdict.
I have a travel ban and my passport is being held by the police. Once found innocent, can I claim defamation of character and claim my losses, holidays missed, lost business in my home country as I have not been able to return and tarnish my reputation?


Oct 28, 2018
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Filing a case for defamation by the ex-employer 
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Q: My ex-employer put a criminal case on me and I was in custody for 3 days, and finally, the prosecutor closed my case saying there's lack of evidence.
Now, this employer is taking my case as a reference to spoil my reputation in the market. She is going to all clients telling them I am a criminal and not to talk to me and work with me.
She did this when my case was open and even now she continued to do same. I am very disturbed and no one is ready to give me a job because of this.
I have proof that she sent emails stating I am a criminal. I want to file a case against her, can I do this as per the UAE law?

Oct 15, 2018
2565
False accusation of theft
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Q: Hi,
My business partner has on numerous occasions falsely accused me of theft of company property. These accusations were made by email and in a legal notice from his lawyers, and I have proof of all communication as well as my innocence. As well as that all of his accusations are without any proof whatsoever.
There is already an ongoing criminal case between myself and him as he physically attacked me a few weeks ago.
I want to know what I can do to stop him from constantly sending me emails accusing me of theft and threatening me. Can I take out a case against him for false accusations?
Thanks

Jun 14, 2017
12667
Right action against nuisance cause by noisy neighbours
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Q: Hi,
It's been 3 months that I moved to this apartment. But the neighbours are noisy that I feel the ceiling will collapse.
I complained to the security, to the real estate agency and I even called the police. Nothing changed!
I asked the agency to change the flat for me or to fine the neighbours; they completely stopped replying to my calls or emails.
What can I do?
Please, I’m desperate.

May 10, 2020
1781
The consequences of using abusive words against a customer
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Q: I am in the sales department of a bank in the UAE,
I have used abusive words towards a customer. Can the bank file a legal or criminal case against me if I was found guilty?
This incident has occurred since 20 days. What happens if the customer complained to the police?
Is there any particular time period for registering a complaint? How long it takes for the police to take any action?
Please help!

Dec 8, 2020
673
Claiming compensation from an employer due to an insult


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Q: Hi,
I am working in a free zone company in Dubai since 2016 as an accountant.
Can I claim compensation for self-respect, as my boss insulted me by calling in an animal name in front of all for a mistake which I couldn't bear and don't want to continue with this company anymore?



May 19, 2021
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رفع دعوى عن واقعة سب وقذف بعد مرور ثلاثة أشهر
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س: 1- هل تُقبَل شكوى أو دعوى شخص عن واقعة سب وقذف إلكتروني (عن طريق استخدام وسيلة تقنية المعلومات) بعد مرور أكثر من 3 أشهر؟
2- في حال أنها رُفِعت للمحكمة وحُكِم بالبراءة في مرحلة الاستئناف من التهمة، فهل يحق لي المطالبة بالتعويض عن الأضرار الناتجة عن هذه الدعوى؟
3- هل المطالبة بالتعويض تتم في نفس الجلسة أم برفع دعوى أخرى؟

May 16, 2021
17016
Resignation without a ban or fine due to employer's maltreatment


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Q: Hi,
I am on a limited contract of two years with a company and this is the fifth month of my probation period.
The employer is always insulting and accusing me of stealing his items from the company which is not true and he is doing the same to some of the employees.
The employer made a statement that once he had made a visa for me for two years, he will make sure he torments my life. I don't feel comfortable in the company. Whenever he calls me, he uses animal names instead of my name.
Can I resign without any ban or fine?



Nov 14, 2022
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
47949
Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law 0
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code).
Sep 20, 2021
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Is it possible to have a divorce case and leave the country?
Do I have to stay in the UAE if the divorce is still not done?
The procedures are very slow and I cannot be in the UAE in the upcoming months.
What are the options for dealing with the divorce and the court while being abroad?
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Filing bounced cheques cases to force payment 0
What is the jail term for a criminal case of a cheque totalling amount of 1,330,000/-, 9 cheques of AED 40,000/-, 12 cheques of AED 50,000/-, 1 cheque of AED 120,000/- (all on the personal name), & 1 cheque of AED 250,000/- (on the company's name) in Sharjah?
Could we file a civil suit for the same as the person doesn't get released until he pays & clears the cheque amounts?
Are we also eligible to claim the damages & losses?
How much could be claimed for damages?
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Jun 8, 2020
537
How to guarantee my right in accrued leave days or payment 1
Dear Sir,
My contract is a fulltime employee for a company in the UAE, and my leave entitlement state 10 weeks work and 2 weeks off.
However, due to the COVID-19, I have been unable to take that leave and have accrued two months leave or 61 days with four flight tickets.
My question is, can my company legally cancel those accrued days at the start of the new year or would they have to pay me for those days?
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How to guarantee labour rights before signing the cancellation paper 1
Good morning All,
I was terminated by my company in March 2020 for not signing the unpaid leave document given to me. I was terminated on 23rd March 2020.
Once termination letter was signed, ever since then, I have been chasing my ex-company for releasing the final settlement and each time they come up with a different plan.
The last option they gave was to sign an agreement with them for 6 months plan but are not giving me any guarantee cheques and insist that I sign the cancellation papers. I want to simply take my money and leave the UAE.
They have also directed me to their lawyers now who insist that any agreement signed with the company is not required to be notarized by Dubai Courts and the company is not legally bound to give me any cheques as a guarantee.
The company that I worked for is located in Dubai and is a private organisation.
Jun 4, 2020
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Following up on a labor case after traveling to the home country 2
After working for my employer for nearly two years on an unlimited contract as a COO of a restaurant company, my employer owes me approx 193000, not including notice period.
I have filed a case with the MOHRE. They have tried to contact the employer who has ignored the calls and is also ignoring me.
I know that I will have to escalate the complaint but, based on experience with the way the employer treats past employees and how he ignores suppliers and landlords, it is fair to assume that he will ignore this as well.
I have little options and I have to leave the country as the apartment rent paid by the company expires mid-July. If I leave, can I maintain the complaint, and what is the likelihood of getting the money owed in this scenario when I travel back to the UK?
Jun 4, 2020
1596
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