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Transferring the shares of the father in a company to his heirs
Q: Hello, I am a Chinese national who came to Dubai for my father`s inheritance case after his passing earlier this year. My father owned 2 LLC companies with the same local sponsor, one of which he had a 49% share and the other 25%. I wanted to inherit the shares and exit the companies but was told there`s nothing for me and my family to inherit. One of the companies is more than 20 years old and the sponsor refuses to show me financial statements for these companies. What can I do, please?
Dec 25, 2019
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UAE
Is it legal to pay the EOSB in an annual package?
Q: Hi Ludmila, If a company pension is given as part of a salary package (and one is made to sign it as an alternative to end of service gratuity) is one entitled to end of service gratuity? I have been told by third parties that I am entitled to claim the end of service gratuity even though I have received annually a company pension payment. I have worked for this international company since 1999. Thanking you for your advice. Best regards R.
Dec 24, 2019
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UAE
Early termination of a tenancy contract with a notice period
Q: Dear sir/madam, My tenancy contract expires on 17.07. 2020. On 22.12.2019, I emailed the owner with a termination of the contract to be on 31.03.2020. The contract says: The Lessee may terminate Contract and vacate Premises following the Labor`s written consent and upon Lessee agreeing the following: (a) Provide at least two months written notice to the Lessor prior to the expiry of the Term of its intention to vacate the Premises where such notice once served cannot be retracted unless the Lessor provides its written consent; (b) Settlement of the Lessors administration fee currently in force for breaking the Contract prior to the expiry of the Term, subject to the Lessor`s approval. The Lessor is not obliged to refund to the Lessee any difference in rent in case of an early break of the Contract. The owner says that this notice period is applicable only to non-renewal, not early termination so either to pay penalty or complete till 16.07.2020. Is this true? Is there a limit to the penalty to 2 or 3 months or can they ask for more?Dec 24, 2019
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UAE
Does the employer send the employee back to country after resignation?
Q: Good morning, I just want to ask if I resign after 1 year and my contract is unlimited, will my employer send me back to my country? ThanksDec 24, 2019
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UAE
Right of the employer to hold visa cancellation against advance payments
Q: My contract was terminated during the probation period. When I started, my employer gave me an advance payment of 1 year worth of house allowance, which they are now claiming back. The amount is big and I am unable to pay at the moment, but they are refusing to cancel my visa and let me work for someone else. My question is: Is it legal for an employer to refuse to cancel my visa if I don`t pay the full amount of what I owe them? Thanks in advance for your helpDec 24, 2019
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UAE
Effect of the sponsor visa cancellation on the visas of his family
Q: Hi, I am in the UAE and my father sponsored my residence visa and he went abroad for medical treatment. It is going to be for 6 months and he cannot come back now due to treatment. Will my residence visa get cancelled also?
Dec 24, 2019
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UAE
Terminating an employee due to taking a leave without approval
Q: My leave got rejected, but I am still on my leave starting December 15 to 22, 2019. The HR sent me an email containing termination notice for being absent for 7 consecutive days. Can they do that?
Dec 24, 2019
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UAE
Claiming the due salary upon termination while the working visa is not processed
Q: Hi, I was terminated by my employer since he found out that I sent an application to other companies. Am I still entitled to the days not paid yet? I`m under the probationary period and they did not process my working visa yet.
Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
The time limit allowed for an employer to delay salaries
Q: Hi There! What if our employer delays salary each month for 25 days, can we complain?Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
Filing a complaint against a company because of manufacturing defects
Q: Hi, I had a car accident a week ago. I have burns on both arms because of the airbag; a 2nd-degree burn on one arm. I got my car directly from the company, not a second hand. Everyone is telling me that the airbag shouldn`t burn the way it did and I should sue the company. Can you please advise? Also, the accident wasn`t my fault and I have the report because I was at a low speed.Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
Eligibility to accrued annual leave at the completion of a limited contract
Q: My limited labour contract will expire on 24th January. I don`t want to renew my contract. My 2 month notice period also ends on 24th January. I have one month of accrued annual leave still to take, but the company has not given me leave during my notice period according to the UAE law. Let me know if this is acceptable or not. Can I get 1 month leave salary without taking the leave? I have completed my 2-year service, so am I eligible for gratuity?Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
Legal course to determine liability for a school accident
Q: My son fractured his finger in the right hand at school and underwent two surgeries. Another student was responsible for this accident. The school is brushing it off with no financial or any kind of accountability. They keep telling that parents are responsible for this kind of incidents. The hospital bill for physiotherapy is piling up. Can I take any legal action against them?Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
Clearing a credit card case after paying the fine
Q: I already paid fines to police for my 32,000 credit card original amount, and now still increasing interest. They`re still calling me, my friends and the company that I work today. What will I do to stop them from calling and disturbing me? Please give advice. Thank you.Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
Expected penalty for the non-payment of bounced cheque fine
Q: What would be the possible jail term for the non-payment of the police fine of AED 5,000 for a bounced cheque value of AED 95,000, if the person is entering the country? Also, will an existing bounced cheque case be de-criminalized with the onset of next year?
Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
Suing a partner after closing the company due to mutual losses
Q: Dear all, First of all, thank you for providing help and support to us on these legal matters. My question is: Our company had two partners, and we decided to close it a few months ago (certification of deregistration has already been obtained). There were not any special agreements (No cheques, letters, loans, etc.) whatsoever. After we closed everything, the other partner is claiming that he has lost money and is threatening to sue me. There were not any notifications or special conditions made before closing the company. Can he come back and ask for compensation for his loss? We both lost different amounts, and in the end, we both agreed to close the company and we did. So would it be possible that he can ask for anything now? Thank you in advance for your help! Kind regards,
Dec 23, 2019
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UAE
Transferring the visa after resigning during the probation period
Q: Dear Sir, I am working in RAK at a company called [------]. I have resigned after 2 months during the probation period and my visa is Free Zone (RAKEZ RAK PROPERTIES FZE). It`s been 2 weeks, I resigned and I clearly mentioned in my resignation that my last day will be 31 Dec 19, and I am joining another company immediately. So kindly let me know how I should cancel my visa by myself through the UAE labour, in case they don`t cancel it.
Dec 23, 2019
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