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Filing a case against employer for labour rights and illegal activities

Q: I am working here in Saif Zone Sharjah as a clerk. I am not getting my salary for the last 5 months, not even getting food allowance. I have resigned from my company and they promised to send me all the dues on the same date as per resignation but it`s not possible. They are taking signature on blank paper and blank debit voucher before joining. The same mistake I have committed also because they told me they need a signature on blank paper for visa purpose and they`ll return this paper after the visa is issued but they didn`t. I have all the evidence regarding all illegal activities which are being done by the company. They are torturing all staff and labours after taking signature on blank paper. If somebody resigns, they are typing settlement and all dues on the blank paper. Please guide me, I want to punish this type of people.

Working on a visit visa and paying to issue employment visa

Q: Dear Madam, I am in a company in Fujaira, but the company didn`t sign any agreement with me. I asked them but there wasn`t any tangible answer. They did not even give me any letter that implicates that I am working in the company. I worked with the company two months after two months for my tourist visa to expire. They informed me that I am going to pay for the visa, now every month my salary is cut. My question is, I want to leave the company because the work is hard for my system and the salary is not helping me. So, madam, I need your help what should I do to cancel from the company?

Right of the landlord to levy bounced cheque fine from deposit

Q: The landlord is taking 4000 from our final deposit for bounced cheques which happened in 2015, 2016, and 2017. We lived in this property since 2015 and now when we are finally moving out, he decided to charge us for these fees of 1000 per cheque now in 2019. Is this possible?

Selling assets of a deceased without consent of the other successors

Q: Dear Sir I am the second wife of my husband with a daughter of 8 years. My husband died on 20th Jan 2019. Now the 1st wife is selling all his property in Dubai without informing us. I am jobless. No money to go to court. kindly give suggestion.

Legal liability of the employee for unpaid invoices by clients

Q: My company is going to file a case against me for not getting payments from one of our customers as they are stating that this problem arose because of me. My visa is already cancelled on April 21 and I want to know the after effects of this. Please help me to get rid out of this.

Settlement of debts from a GCC bank and consequences in the UAE

Q: Dear Honorable Lawyers, I worked in Doha, Qatar for 15 years. I serviced a personal loan and had excellent payment records. I got laid off at the end of 2017 and was still paying for another 6 months in 2018 despite being unemployed until I could not pay anymore. I left Doha and returned home hoping I could find a job and slowly settle it. The bank HQ in Dubai contacted me and I told them of my unemployment and also felt ill. Simultaneously, they asked a collection agency to follow up as and I told them the same as well. Now, I am much better and potentially may be hired in Dubai for a job. The question is, can I be banned from entering the UAE? I inquired from the bank to let me know how much I can settle but they are referring to the collection agency instead, which I told them I only will deal with the bank. Can you please address my query if I am banned from entry to the UAE? I don`t want losing an employment opportunity and also to settle the loan, but I don`t want to be arrested nor banned from entry to the UAE. Advise, please.

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إمكانية العودة إلى الإمارات قبل تسديد قرض مترصد للبنك

س: السلام عليكم كان علي قرض للبنك وتحول الشيك للمحكمة وصدر حكم أن أدفع ٦ آلاف غرامة. هل يرفع التعميم عني وأستطيع دخول البلد (الإمارات)؟ وهل تكون قضية البنك أقفلت؟

يجوز رفع دعوى بزيادة مبلغ النفقة المتفق عليها

س: تم الاتفاق على منح نفقة مقدماً لصغيرة وذلك حتى بلوغ الصغيرة سن الرشد، وتم الاستلام والتوقيع والبصمة. هل يحق للمطلقة رفع أي دعوى قضائية والمطالبة بأي شيء من قبيل ذلك؟

Reducing the notice period upon resignation to take another offer

Q: Hi Sir! Good day! I have resigned from my company and they served 30 days` notice as per the contract. Now, I have an offer from a new company but it`s urgent, I requested them to reduce my notice to 20 days and will pay for the 10 days left. But they declined. What actions should I take to grant my request? I haven`t used my annual leave and I`m running 11 months.

The right action for claiming back money loaned to somebody

Q: Hi. I was wondering if someone owes you money and refuses to pay, can I take them to Abu Dhabi Court?

Leaving the country with outstanding dues and making settlement with bank

Q: I left Dubai in 2009 after being made redundant and unfortunately had outstanding liabilities (credit card) for around AED 218,000. After being unable to successfully find a new job, I had to return to the UK (home country). I want to find out the current status of any travel ban or a police case against my name. Likewise, I want to reach an amicable arrangement to carry on repaying these obligations. Unfortunately, my old passport and residency visa from my time in Dubai was lost in 2012. I likewise, retain no credit card information from my accounts at the banks. Please, can anyone advise on the correct steps forward? Thank you kindly.

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Visit visa for daughter after leaving the UAE without cancellation

Q: I would like to know about this case. My daughter was studying here the last 10 years, but for her higher studies, she went to Italy. Unfortunately, she didn`t cancel her visa. Now, it`s more than six months. Please advise me how can I get for her a visit visa?

Consequences of breaching a limited employment contract

Q: Sir, I joined a company 1 week ago with a limited contract. Now I can`t work with my employer and also I got another job. They also issued a visa. Can I leave my job during the probation period? Any ban or compensation? Please help me.

Resignation without notice while on vacation

Q: Hello there, While on duty, my knee got twisted back in November 2017. In Feb 2019, it started to give me more trouble and I did surgery in March 2019. Now, I can`t return to my duty. So I sent a resignation letter but my manager said to me I can`t resgin as I`m on vacation leave. They want me to work for one month. Is there is any way you can show me a way out?

Travel ban across the Middle east for unpaid debts in the UAE

Q: Due to a period of unemployment, I have been unable to clear my three credit card balances with banks in the UAE (around AED100,000 in total when I was unable to continue repayments). I am currently residing outside of the Middle East. A legal agent acting for one of the banks has sent me an email with the line: `We are here advising you not to travel across the Middle East until the account is settled in full final.` Can someone please advise if the above is more than just a threat. What are the consequences if I were to accept employment in a Middle Eastern country other than the UAE?

هل يوجد ربط بين مجلس دول التعاون الخليجي في القضايا؟

س: أخذت قرض من بنك سعودي وتم سداد ٣ سنوات ولم يتم سداد باقي المبلغ نظراً لخروجي النهائي من السعودية. هل أستطيع دخول الإمارات؟ هل يوجد ربط بين مجلس دول التعاون الخليجي في القضايا؟ هل أستطيع التسوية مع البنك السعودي وأنا داخل الإمارات؟