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My work permit is cancelled in MOHRE, but immigration says it isn’t. What steps should I take?

Q: Hello, My work permit is cancelled in MOHRE, but immigration says it’s not cancelled. When I ask MOHRE about this, they tell me to ask immigration, and when I ask immigration, they tell me to ask MOHRE. Because of this issue, I have been without a job for a few months.

What are the leave entitlements, benefits, and hiring steps for Emirati part-time student?

Q: Hello, Hoping to get clarification! I would like to know the leave types or entitlements for local Emiratis and the benefits they must receive when working for a private company. Additionally, what must be included in the offer letter when hiring a Grade 11 homeschool student to work remotely part-time for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week? Lastly, what requirements must be fulfilled through local Emiratization to start the work permit process after issuing an offer letter? Thank you in advance!

Can the landlord evict the buyer of a business from the office if he was not informed of the sale?

Q: Hi, My friend purchased a business from someone this year. The seller later wrote to the landlord of the office that she was no longer the owner of the business and that she would not continue to be the tenant. She gave that in writing. After this, a real estate agent mailed my friend that since the business was sold without getting approval from the landlord who wants to sell it, hence, they want to cancel Ejari or vacate upon the expiry of Ejari which is due 40 days from now. So my friend who had no RERA experience gave the real estate agent a letter in the name of the landlord that they would vacate it after Ejari. But now they r not getting the office of their needs immediately and Landlord is not ready to extend even one hour extra. What can he do now in Ejari? There is a clause that rental rights cannot be transferred. Please note that Ejari is in the name of Business and not an individual. 1- Should they ask for legal notice? 2- Can he evict them due to the letter? Please advise how to extend it?

Is the local employee eligible for gratuity after completing one year with the company?

Q: Hi, I would like to know if a local employee is eligible for gratuity after completing 1 year in the company. Thank you

Can I sponsor my new wife in the UAE after sponsoring my ex-wife?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have sponsored my previous wife in the UAE before, but now I have remarried after separating. Will it be a problem to apply for my new wife?

Can family members face consequences if the accused flees the country?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If a criminal case is filed against someone, can their family members be held responsible or detained if the accused person leaves the country?

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Could the court have transferred the execution amount to an incorrect account?

Q: Good day, It`s driving me nuts, and I can`t sleep. I`m just asking: is there a possibility that the court transferred the execution amount by mistake, or that Al Adheed entered a different IBAN for my case? Will the court notice that the account is under a different name or something? I haven`t been sleeping, and nobody can give me a proper response.

Could one face legal action for taking a photo without consent, and what to do now?

Q: Hello, My American friend took a picture of a local person without consent. The person became upset and asked him to delete the picture. My friend deleted the picture in front of him, but the person took my friend`s contact information and a picture of my friend`s face. Now, we are worried about possible legal action. It has been 24 hours since the incident. What can we do? Thanks!

I have a case and travel ban in public prosecution after I ran over a person's foot. How long does it take?

Q: Hi, I want to inquire about a police case. In October 2024, I was involved in a minor accident while reversing my car out of a parking space, during which I accidentally ran over a person`s foot. The individual later withdrew the case at the police station, and the case report was subsequently forwarded to the Dubai Public Prosecution. It has been over two weeks since I last visited the Public Prosecution (I have visited three times), yet the case number has not been issued. Could you kindly advise on how long it typically takes for the court to issue a verdict in such cases so that my travel ban can be lifted? Your guidance and assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

How can I claim my unpaid gratuity after completing two years of work?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My visa was canceled in May 2024 after completing two years of work, but my previous company did not pay the gratuity.

What is the rule for visit visa holders?

Q: Dear Sirs, What is the rule for visit visa holders? How long can they stay? Is there any restricted nationality? How much is the fine for the first day and daily for a visit visa? How much is the fine for the first day and daily for a canceled visa?

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I finished all execution steps. How to prevent the employer from lifting travel ban until paying my dues?

Q: My labor implementation case is currently in progress. Despite taking several steps, such as inquiring about the bank account and blocking the traffic file, my employer has not responded and disregarded the court`s decision. As a result, I requested a travel ban, and the court accepted my request. Now, the employer is actively working to lift the travel ban. He has submitted six requests to the court for its cancellation, arguing that he is a local, the company is an LLC, and he comes from a reputed family. He also stated that the highest court had declared the travel ban to be a violation of human rights and that the non-payment was due to the company’s financial losses, not the manager’s fault. However, the court rejected his request. The employer has now filed a grievance with the Execution Circuit for the Court Head. Could you advise me if there is anything I need to do? Should I just patiently wait to see how the court proceeds with the case against the company manager?

Can I cancel my visa and join a new company while the appeal is ongoing?

Q: Dear Sir, I filed a labor complaint against my employer, and the decision came in my favor, requiring the employer to pay my settlement. However, the employer has appealed the judgment. I have no job and now want to cancel my current visa to join a new company. Can I cancel my visa, or do I have to wait until the court proceedings are completed? I appreciate your kind suggestion.

Seeking justice and compensation for wife's loss due to medical negligence during childbirth

Q: Dear Lawyers, My relative lost his wife during childbirth due to clear medical negligence, as stated in the report from the DHA medical committee. He had to relocate to India due to the situation and is currently working there. Please guide us on the steps to take for justice and compensation.

I was evicted from my apartment to be sold but it was gifted and rented at a higher price. What can I do?

Q: I was evicted from my apartment after living there for five years. My landlord informed me a year in advance that the lease would not be renewed because he intended to sell the property. Prior to this, he attempted to impose a rent increase that was not compliant with RERA regulations, which I refused to accept. He then served me with an official Dubai Court eviction notice, citing the need to take back the property for sale. Five months after I moved out, I discovered the property was rented out at a much higher price. Upon further investigation, I found that the ownership was transferred as a "Gift" rather than a sale. This makes it seem like the eviction was only to raise the rent rather than a genuine need to sell. Do I have a valid case for wrongful eviction against my landlord? Also, under Dubai law, does transferring ownership as a "Gift" hold the same legal grounds as selling in justifying eviction?

The landlord made me sign an eviction notice in person. Is the notice valid or needs to be by registered mail?

Q: The landlord made me sign an eviction notice in person while renewing the rental contract. Is this kind of notice acceptable in court or does the notice need to be notarized and sent by registered mail?