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UAE
Liability of family members for the father's company debts
Q: My father and his partner own a technical services LLC company and they went into losses. I used to help them out to get some contract on their name to grow the business. I am having my visa of real estate manager, but now my father and his partners are in the home country and somehow people have started calling me for some payoffs and recovery. What can be the way out as legally I have no rights in the company?
Jan 7, 2019
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UAE
The procedure and justification required to terminate an employee
Q: Is it legal for an employer to end a contract basically with the 2 months as per the labour law and not having solid reasons without going through the process of written warning in order to terminate an employee? Thank you.
Jan 7, 2019
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UAE
Difference between non-renewal and termination of labour contract
Q: I`m on a limited contract with a company in Dubai, I have been working since Jan 2011. My current labour contract will expire on 21 Jan 19 & my residence visa will expire on 3 Feb 19. I have informed my company not to renew my contract on 30 Dec 18 & want to discontinue working. Now, they say that I need to provide 3 months` notice for non-renewal of contract and wanted me to work until 31 Mar 19. Can you please advise
Jan 7, 2019
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UAE
Arbitrary deduction of salary by the employer
Q: The company has instructed a salary cut (around 10%) retrospectively. Further, the company has instructed that this salary cut would be effective even on terminated/resigned employees who have either served their notice period or are in the process of serving their notice period. Accordingly, this will impact the EOSB for terminated/resigned employees. Is this legal? Under which Act of the Labor Law, is this illegal? Please adviseJan 7, 2019
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UAE
Inquiring about police cases for defaulting on loan and credit card
Q: Good day! I would like to know how can I know if the finance company files a case against me! If I inquire at the nearest police station, is there a possibility that they can detain me if the finance company filed a case against me? I have a loan and a credit card, but unfortunately, I was not able to pay them for almost 11 months now due to financial problem. That`s why I want to know if they already filed a case against me and hope you can help me with this matter.Jan 7, 2019
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UAE
Proving partnership in a company without a written proof
Q: A friend and I have started a business in Dubai about 2 years back and I paid my share of the capital and expenses on that basis we`d be 50/50 partners. The company was registered under an Emirati sponsor as per the local laws and regulations who holds 51% of the shares and my friend who holds the remaining 49%. We didn`t add my name to the application at the time thinking it would reduce the processing time. Till date, I have not seen any share or any profit on the grounds that we`re not making much of it. We have not signed any papers that can prove that I`m a partner in the business, but I have made 2 payments (about 90% of my total investment) through a bank transfer to the company`s bank account. To sell my share, would it suffice if I get him to sign on a paper that we are 50/50 partners and I contributed with X amount? Should it be done at a notary and have it legally attested? Or should I have him sign a paper that I gave him an X amount as a loan? Any other suggestions
Jan 6, 2019
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UAE
Appealing a judgment of absconding and deportation
Q: I have deportation and AED 1000 fine because of absconding and overstay, but I`m still in the country (UAE). The court passed a judgement when I wasn`t in court and my passport is still in the appeal section in Dubai Courts. What can I do to resolve this problem because my husband wants to sponsor me and also my company has given me a paper to remove the absconding? I don`t know how I can clear it from the court so I can get my passport and go finish from immigration too.Jan 6, 2019
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UAE
Variance in the carpet area between the SPA and design drawings
Q: I purchased an off-plan property in Dubai, UAE. Later I found that the covered area in the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the off-plan apartment is 25% more than the area calculated from design drawings provided by the developer. I followed this with the developer for more than a year but they have refused to discuss until handover. I bought two apartments in the same building and both have the same issue. Seems this is a widespread issue and the developer is deliberately charging 20%-25% more to buyers. I launched a complaint with DLD but they verbally asked me to go to the court. Is this a fraud? Where should I launch my complaint?Jan 6, 2019
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UAE
Divorce proceedings and the right of custody
Q: If a married couple is filing for divorce and they have six children, what will happen to the children? The children are between 8-18 years old. My question is, who has the right to take them and take care of them?
Jan 6, 2019
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UAE
Statement of defence for an accusation of embezzlement
Q: Hi Sir, I have a case in Dubai Courts for the embezzlement of 30500. When I appeared in front of the judge in the 1st hearing, they asked me if I did it or not. I said I did not, then they said I need to submit my reply in Arabic to defend myself. What will be the charges from the court if I lose the case and where can I get it translated to Arabic?
Jan 6, 2019
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UAE
Removing a deportation order for possession of drugs
Q: Hi, My fiance was arrested due to drug possession. The prosecutor in Dubai dropped the charges and ordered deportation after 30 days being in jail, so he doesn`t have an order for deportation from the court as he didn`t go to the court. What are the chances for him to get back to the UAE as he has a good job offer and what is the procedure to do that? Thank youJan 5, 2019
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UAE
Checking information about a police case for cheque bounce
Q: I believe there is a case against me at the police station with regards to a bank depositing a security cheque. I cannot figure out which bank. How can I sort this out and who can assist me?
Jan 4, 2019
1228
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UAE
قضية بسبب القيادة في حالة سكر
س: أبحت عن محامٍ لأخي مشدود عليه في السجن بتهمة السياقة في حالة سكر. أنا من ألمانيا و أتحمل الأتعاب.Jan 3, 2019
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UAE
Labour proceedings for the non-payment of salary
Q: Hi I have been working in the UAE since Feb 2017 and I left my job on 31st July 2018 due to unpaid salary. I am on a free zone visa, valid until 2020 (Tecom: Academic City). Still, my one salary is pending and I also have not taken my yearly one month paid vacation for 2017 (as included in my contract). Now, the company wants to cancel my visa. I just want to know if they can cancel my visa without my signature. And am I entitled to receive one salary for my paid vacation that I did not take? Where should I go to file the complaint?Jan 3, 2019
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UAE
Debt settlement with the bank to avoid legal action
Q: Hi I have 5 credit cards & one personal loan from the UAE. I couldn`t pay since August 2018. I am not in the UAE now. I want to repay now but on acceptable instalments. Can anyone help me with this, please?Jan 3, 2019
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UAE
Returning to the UAE after leaving without visa cancellation
Q: I went on an emergency vacation in August 2018 and was unable to go back to the UAE due to a problem at home. Now, I want to come to the UAE again on a work visa. Will my old company visa be automatically cancelled or the company PRO will cancel it? How can I come to the UAE again? Please reply.
Jan 3, 2019
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