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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.

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?

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?

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.

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?

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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,

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.

Holding labour entitlements for losing the money of a client

Q: I have been working in an organization for 29 years and have been giving them fairly good business with profit. In 2018, one of my customers absconded with materials worth AED 500,000. I had collected cheques and all other documents from them. I also lodged a police complaint. He could not be traced nor is our material returned. Recently, I wanted to retire and go back home. But my employer refused to give my incentive since 2017 and my end of service benefits. How do I deal with him?

Returning back to country if the employer didn't cancel visa

Q: Hi, Good evening. One of my friends cancelled her visa from the company. Now, she`s in her home country for more than a year and planning to come back. But the issue is when her cousin applied for a visit visa, the agency said her previous company didn`t cancel her. Can you please suggest? Thank you.

Expiry of visa and waiving overstay fines to leave the country

Q: My visa is expired and I don`t have money for the fines and ticket. What should I do?

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What happens when you miss a hearing in a criminal case

Q: I am the defendant in a penal case, and the hearing session was scheduled for 16/12/2019 but I was unable to appear at the court because I had health issues. Please advise me on what to do now.

Status of a tenancy contract if the broker rented without the landlord consent

Q: Hi, I am a tenant who is renting a studio in IMPZ through a broker company who has shown me the title deed done my Ejari, signed a contract and have a receipt. The owner came this morning asking how I rented the house and that he did not give them permission to rent it on his behalf. What are the steps I am required to take? Am I a legal tenant since they provided me with a title deed and contract and I have done Ejari?

Stamping visa when there is a pending civil case

Q: While there is an active civil case, can the person still work and stamp an employment visa and use his/her bank accounts in the UAE until the verdict is out for the particular case?

كتابة ورقة عرفية بقيمة مؤخَّر الصداق بدلاً من كتابته في عقد الزواج

س: أنا مصري الجنسية متزوج من سورية مقيمة مع أهلها في أبوظبي. عند الزواج، كتب الأب مؤخَّر الصداق "لا شيء" بعقد الزواج واستخدم ورقة عرفية أخرى وقَّع عليها نفس الشهود بمبلغ ١٢٠ ألف درهم. هل يُعتد بهذه الورقة أم أنها تنافي عقد الزواج الإماراتي؟ علمًا بأنها هي مَن طلب الطلاق للضرر.

مدى صحة شيك حُرِّر للزوجة أثناء خلافات عائلية وليس مقابل معاملة مالية

س: سلام عليكم، هناك مشاكل مع الزوجة وقد كتبت لها شيكًا بقيمة 500 ألف في عام 2016. سافرت لعلاج الوالد وتفاجأت بأنها أودعت الشيك ورجع الشيك لعدم كفاية الرصيد. رجعت إلى دبي وتفاجأت بوجود تعميم عليّ وسُجِنت وخرجت بدفع الغرامة. هناك اعتراف لها على الواتساب بأن هذا الشيك نتج عن خلافاتنا العائلية وليس لمعاملة تجارية. هل تستطيع هي رفع قضية ضدي؟ وهل أستطيع أن أرفع قضية خيانة أمانة لاستغلالها سفري وتقديم الشيك؟ مع العلم أن هناك محادثات واتساب بعد إيداعها الشيك تُشير إلى أن الشيك لخلافات عائلية. هل يُحتَمل أن تنجح قضية خيانة الأمانة حتى تستطيع وقف الدعوى المدنية ضدي؟ وشكرًا!

The time limit allowed for an employer to delay salaries

Filing a complaint against a company because of manufacturing defects