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I have a misdemeanor case. Is it possible to get a guarantor and leave Dubai?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a misdemeanor case, and the lower court has already given a verdict in my favor. Now the case is in the upper court. Is it possible to get a guarantor and leave Dubai? As of now, I only have a travel ban, and I am on a visitor visa. Questions & Answers
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Company hides leave balances. What is the UAE law regarding this?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Starting this year, my company decided to hide all previous annual balances of the employee from the system. When I asked HR how many leave credits I have left before this year, I was told that they can only provide me with this information if I intend to leave the organization. Is there anywhere in the UAE law stating that the staff has the right to know the exact days of annual leave she has, regardless of whether she will utilize it or not? Or is it mentioned that the company has the right to withhold this information from the employee during tenure? Currently, the system only shows the maximum 30 days allocation per year that the staff can take. Last year, the option to see everything was available. Please help. Thank you! Questions & Answers
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Job offer requires upfront payment for visa. Is this normal?
Q: Hi, I have received a job offer in Dubai as a Senior Data Analyst for a company based out of India and they interviewed me for the Dubai location. I`m totally confused as the company asked me to pay for the visa and the work permit in the UAE. I have also paid around 56K and they are asking me to pay more 50K so that they can immediately start the visa process etc. The sum would be repaid at the beginning of the work in Dubai. This is strange because I have never advanced money for a work permit when I worked in Malaysia or Singapore. Please do assist. Thanks! Questions & Answers
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Old loan causing work trouble. Paid partially, no confirmation. What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I had a loan from a financial institution a long time ago. A year ago, someone called me and said I could pay any amount, and they would confirm my payment. After paying for a few months, they didn`t confirm, and I cannot reach the person. Now, they are bothering me again at my company. What should I tell them? I`m afraid of losing my job. Questions & Answers
UAE
Taking a video of someone for self-protection from harassment
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is it legal to take a video or photo in the UAE of someone for protection, for example, if someone is harassing you? Questions & Answers
UAE
13-year-old unpaid design services - can we still file a case?
Q: Hi, I am working for an Architectural and Engineering Consultancy in the UAE. We carried out design services for a Real Estate Developer around 13 years ago and there are still payments that have not been settled to date. I would like to enquire about the following: 1) Is it still possible to file a legal case against the Real Estate Developer according to Article (473) of the UAE Federal Law 1985, stipulating a time limitation of 15 years? 2) Does Article (475) of the UAE Federal Law 1985 apply to Architectural and Engineering firms? I understand it applies only to individuals since the time limitation under this Article is 5 years only which contradicts Article (473). 3) What is the time limitation for Architectural and Engineering firms to raise a legal case/claim against a Real Estate Developer for works completed but not paid? Thank you! Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I limit property visits since the landlord is selling?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a clause in my contract indicating that: "Landlord may exercise his right to show the property to prospective buyers and potential new tenants - in case of non-renewal of this contract - with 24 hours notice to the tenant during the period of the tenancy contract." My landlord decided to sell the apartment and sent me an eviction letter. He is arranging visits via a couple of real estate companies to show the apartment. However, the number of visits is more than I would like to have. Can I limit the number of visits to, let`s say, "once a month"? Thanks! Questions & Answers
UAE
Who is responsible for overstay charges during a labor complaint?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have worked in the UAE for 2 years and completed my contract. I notified the company a month before my contract expired, expressing my decision not to renew. When the contract ended, I refused to sign the cancellation paper because the company declined to pay the gratuity and other pending salary. I filed a complaint with the labor authorities. With 7 days left for my visa to expire, I am unsure if I will be charged for overstay or if it is the responsibility of the company. Kindly advise! Questions & Answers
UAE
What can I do against somebody sending threatening messages to me on WhatsApp?
Q: I would like to seek help from a lawyer. One person is continuously abusing and threatening me and my family over WhatsApp by sending a voice note in my mother tongue from a UAE number but unfortunately, I am out of the UAE. Can I take action against him in the UAE? Thank you Questions & Answers
UAE
How to collect the amount of an invoice from a client who keeps delaying payment?
Q: Hello, We are providing services to our customers in 2022 and 2023. Our accounts staff sent the client a copy of the invoice, but they delayed it, so they were unable to make the payment. Is it possible to collect the amount from them? Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I renew my tourist visa if there is a pending application for an employment visa?
Q: Hi. Can I renew my tourist visa if there is a pending application for an employment visa? Shukran! Questions & Answers
UAE
How to know the reasons for rejecting the visit visa of someone?
Q: My husband`s visit visa was declined. What`s the reason, Sir? Questions & Answers
UAE
Paying judge-approved installments; can the travel ban be lifted?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is there any chance to lift a travel ban? I am paying the monthly installment approved by the judge. Is there any chance to request the lifting of the travel ban? Questions & Answers
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I worked as a house helper without any salary and got assaulted by my employer. What can I do?
Q: Hi there, I’ve been working for someone for 1 year and 18 months, as a house helper without any single payment claiming that he puts all my money in an account to which I have no access. His wife tried to strangle me and I immediately ran for my life but the police couldn’t help me because I had no documents with me. I was later referred somewhere where they informed me that my visa was under a free zone and labor couldn’t see any details. Can I be helped immediately, please Questions & Answers
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Does assaulting the wife by the husband lead to automatic divorce in Dubai?
Q: If the husband assaulted the wife, will it be grounds for automatic divorce in Dubai, UAE? Questions & Answers
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