Request for legal guidance regarding employer harassment and premature asset retrieval demand (3)

Dear Client,

Thank you for your detailed message and for entrusting me with your friend’s employment concern. I understand the sensitivity of the situation, particularly regarding the premature demand for company property and the recent threats made by her sponsor.

Based on the information provided and the guidance from MOHRE and Dubai Police, I recommend the following steps to protect your friend’s rights and ensure a safe, documented handover:

Recommended Legal Steps

1. Adhere to the Official Handover Date

Your friend should comply with the termination notice and MOHRE’s advice by returning the company laptop and keys on or before 20th June 2025. Returning assets earlier, without proper documentation, could expose her to unnecessary risk.

2. Maintain Thorough Documentation

All communications with the sponsor—including WhatsApp messages, emails, and call logs—should be preserved. This includes the original authorization for the laptop dated 15 December 2023. Such documentation will be crucial if any disputes arise.

3. Professional Written Response to Sponsor

I recommend that your friend reply to her sponsor in writing, confirming her intent to return all company property on the agreed date and requesting that all further instructions be provided in writing.

Sample draft:

“Dear [Sponsor’s Name],

Under my termination notice and the guidance from MOHRE, I will return all company property, including the laptop and cabinet keys, on or before the official handover date of 20th June 2025. I am committed to a transparent and complete handover. For clarity, I kindly request that all further instructions be provided in writing. Thank you for your understanding.”

4. Prepare for a Documented Handover

On the handover date, prepare a detailed list of all items to be returned, have both parties sign a handover receipt, and, if possible, involve a neutral witness.

5. If the Sponsor Involves the Police

Should the sponsor escalate the matter to the authorities, your friend should visit the police station as advised, bringing all relevant documentation to demonstrate compliance and good faith.

How I Can Assist Further

I offer comprehensive legal support in the following ways:

• Drafting and reviewing all formal communications with the sponsor or authorities.

• Representation and guidance during meetings with MOHRE or the police.

• Preparation of a detailed handover checklist and documentation to protect your friend’s interests.

• Ongoing legal consultation to address any further harassment or disputes related to End of Service Benefits or professional reputation.

If you would like to proceed with any of these services or require tailored legal representation, please feel free to contact me directly. I am committed to ensuring your friend’s rights are protected and that the handover process is smooth and secure.

Thank you for your trust. I look forward to supporting you and your friend through this matter.

Best regards

Dear S.,

Thank you for reaching out and providing detailed information regarding your friend's ongoing issue with her employer.

We understand the seriousness of the situation, particularly the harassment she is facing and the pressure to prematurely return company property despite the termination notice clearly stating the handover deadline of 20th June 2025.

Please be assured that our legal team is fully equipped to assist your friend in this matter. Here is the appropriate legal direction:

1. Adhere to the Termination Notice: Since the employer has issued a written notice via WhatsApp confirming the handover date as 20th June 2025, your friend is legally entitled to hold the company assets until that date.

She should save all relevant messages and documentation as proof.

2. Document Communication: Advise her to respond formally (preferably via email or WhatsApp text, not call) and reaffirm her commitment to return all items as per the stated deadline. All communication should be saved and backed up.

3. Police Harassment Complaint: Based on Dubai Police's guidance, your friend should proceed to Jebel Ali Police Station and file a formal complaint regarding the verbal harassment and threats. This will serve as a precautionary measure to protect her from false accusations.

4. Secure Work Data: She should back up and safeguard any work-related files stored on the laptop to ensure she can provide proof of her contributions and protect herself from possible data tampering claims.

5. Legal Support from Our Office: We can assist her directly through our legal team here in the UAE. We will ensure:

- Proper legal representation if any false police case is filed.

- Support during the police station visit.

- Oversight of the handover process to ensure it is legally documented and witnessed, if necessary.

Please advise your friend to contact us at her earliest convenience so we can arrange an appointment and start assisting her immediately.

Kind regards,

Mohammad Salah

Legal Consultant

Dear S.,

Thank you for reaching out regarding your friend’s employment situation.

Based on the information provided, the termination notice issued on 23 May 2025 specifies a handover deadline of 20 June 2025.

Under UAE Labor Law, your friend is not legally required to return company assets prior to that date unless formally instructed in writing.

The employer’s repeated demands and threats may constitute harassment, which is a criminal offense under UAE law.

It is advisable for your friend to document all communications, avoid premature asset handover, and proceed with a police complaint as advised by Dubai Police.

We recommend that the handover be conducted in a documented, neutral setting, such as at MOHRE or a police station, to protect her legal interests.

If needed, we are available to assist further with formal documentation, complaint filing, or representation during the handover process.

Kind regards,

Dear S.,

Thank you for reaching out.

To protect your friend’s rights and ensure a safe, documented handover of the company laptop, especially since it was originally authorized by the sponsor, it is essential to take proper legal steps supported by clear evidence and communication records.

We strongly recommend booking a legal consultation with our office to assess the full situation, advise on the correct course of action, and—if necessary—prepare official correspondence or representation.

You may book a consultation or authorize our office through our website. We’re here to support and guide you through every step.

Best regards,