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Deduction of paid housing allowance from salaries after termination

Q: I was employed in January with a 6-month probation period. My employer terminated the contract, with the notice period set to expire on 22 April. They are withholding my March and April salaries as they have advanced an accommodation allowance for 6 month`s rent. They want me to return the balance of the rent that they have paid from the end of my notice period. They have now proposed to deduct the rent balance from March and April salaries which would leave me with a salary of AED 1,500 for the two months. Can they do this?

Employee's rights in case of termination

Q: Is the employee eligible to get 3 months basic and allowances in case of termination?

The minimum value for filing a bounced cheque case

Q: As per the question asked under Q&A`s ``The criminal and civil proceedings of a bounced cheque case``, you can ask them to file a civil case immediately and submit travel ban. But you had told me earlier that to file a civil case, the value of the cheque needs to be AED 100,000. I am confused, my cheque value is AED 52,350 for which I paid fine in court. Kindly advise on my case. Can the client put a further civil case on me, and how can I resolve this issue?

Obtaining refund from the developer for project delay

Q: I booked an off-plan studio in R.E.P. DIP. The developer posts to me the contract to sign. I signed the contract and posted it back to their address. The texture property In Dubai has been dealing and I transferred 10% to reserve the unit in June 2015. I have paid over 30% until the end of Dec 2016. I stopped paying the rest of instalments because after viewing 0% construction report through DLD website and neither developer has provided me Oqood. There is still no construction as per the DLD report for project number 1514. I am considering to get a refund. The total price of the studio is AED 330000. 10% at the outset, 36 equal instalments during construction, 20% on handover and 18 equal instalments after the handover. I have paid 10% and 18 equal instalments out of 36 during the construction as per contract. Total AED 109,973.94 paid: AED 109,973.00 What are the possibilities to get a refund from the developer? How much would it cost?

Leaving the UAE without cancellation due to the non-acceptance of resignation

Q: Dear Sir, My husband and I worked as teachers in Al Ain, UAE, first from 2009 till 2013 and then went back in August 2015. However, we had issues at work and decided to resign in January 2016. Then the principal tried to dissuade us and did not accept our resignations. We told her we did not want to stay, but she still refused to accept them. In February, my husband went to her again and reminded her that we were leaving in end of March. She got mad and threatened both of us. What could we do? We stayed in March finishing the term and left on the 30th sending her yet another reminder of our decision. The problem is that she never accepted our resignations. We are now in another country and we need a police clearance. It has been 2 years since then. Another problem is that we couldn`t close our bank accounts. We had no debts or unpaid cheques. We have now been waiting for more than 5 months to get my husbands police clearance and there is no sign of ever getting it. Are we eligible?

Settlement of a bank loan and lifting travel ban and cases

Q: I have a police case for a bounced cheque last year March 17. It was against a loan which I drew but later I changed my job. I left the UAE and came back, but before I can do something the bank felt insecurity and immediately they submitted my security cheque to the police station and put a case on me. The same day, I paid the fine and came out. Later, I joined a new company and provided the necessary documents and new security cheque. My account was then regularised (After resigning from the previous company my account was frozen) and since then everything is fine. Now, I want to settle my loan in full. I already mobilised funds needed. I want to know asap if I settle the loan in full, how the travel ban or police case will be removed? Will the bank do everything and give me a clearance letter?

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Resignation for the non-payment of salary and absconding counterclaim

Q: Dear Sir/Madam I am writing this question because my employer has put absconding complaint upon us, We are not getting the salary for the last six (6) months. I have sent an email for resignation, and after completing the duration my manager called and said we have accepted your resignation. After this, the company owner has put an absconding case. Please advise us, what will I do? Farhan

Is the employer's approval required for a short travel?

Q: Hi. Good day, I just like to ask if I can go out of the country for a vacation, even without the approval of my employer since my vacation is just two days and I will be back as soon as possible. In my contract, there is nothing saying that I can`t travel during my contract. Is it okay, because I really miss my family? Thanks in advance.

VAT registration for a new company in the free zone

Q: Dear Mr Elnaggar, Please, I have just created a company in Ajman Free Zone and I have enrolled for VAT, but it got rejected because I didn`t reach the mandatory threshold of AED 187000 and I have to provide evidence. So, my question is how can I invoice my customer if I don`t have VAT number yet? Also, how can I recover the VAT that I m paying to my supplier? Thanks in advance

The procedure of filing a civil case for bounced cheque

Q: Hello, What is the minimum amount if one needs to file for the civil court under bounced cheque cases?

Claiming compensation for dental malpractice

Q: Hi. I won a DHA ruling of malpractice against a Dubai-based dental clinic and need to go to court to recover the money I paid out. I’m also hoping for some compensation for the year of pain and inconvenience I went through as a result. I`m told that I have to pay 6% of my claim up front. How much should I claim? I spent AED 30,000 on the original dentist and AED 80,000 correcting the problem. I gave a statement as part of the malpractice case. As I have already won this, do I still need a lawyer to represent me, or would the judge use my original statements? I appreciate any advice on this matter. Thanks Fariba

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Sorting loan payment with the bank after losing job

Q: I already have a loan and now my visa is cancelled. No job, no solution. Please help me.

Claiming full end of service benefits after termination

Q: Hi, My company terminated me on the 8th of April. Since then, I am in a room. Today, they called me and gave me a settlement letter with only one-month basic salary, gratuity and AED 280 for the ticket. Am I not eligible for three months` full salary? Kindly advise me. Thanks

Filing a complaint from outside the UAE

Q: Can I complain about a person in the UAE from outside the UAE?

Cancelling the labor case before the final judgement

Q: Hello, Can you cancel the labour case before the final judgement? And are there any consequences for that?

رفع دعوى على شركة للإخلال بموجباتها التعاقدية

س: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته السادة الكرام بخبركم سالفة استوت مع شركة تقنية متخصصة في تصميم المواقع و التطبيقات. تعاقدنا وياهم على اساس يسوون لنا تطبيق ذكي لفكرة تجارية. ووقعنا العقد واشترطوا دفع مقدم، واعطيناهم. العقد تم من شهر 4 - 2017 بس للحين ما سووا شي ولا شفنا شيء. كل مرة يماطلون و يتهربون لين اختفوا و كنسلوا تلفوناتهم. المعطيات اللي عندي ان الشركة مسجلة في منطقة حرة باحدى الامارات (مادري اذا مسموح احط اسم الامارة). تواصلت مع خدمة عملاء المنطقة الحرة، قالوا لي نعتذر ما نقدر نوفر لك المعلومات لأنك طرف ثالث! طيب انا مستهلك و متضرر منهم، كيف اخذ حقي؟ حاليا قدمت دعوى مدنية بس قسم التدقيق في المحكمة الرئيسية طلب مني اعطاء عنوان كامل للشركة، وهالمعلومات ما اقدر احصلها عن طريق المنطقة الحرة اللي الشركة مسجلة عندهم لأنهم يرفضون التعاون. بالتالي الدعوى معلقة لحين اكمال النواقص. علما ان المبلغ مب بسيط وهالشيء أثر نفسيا علينا. شو الحل؟ طالبين مشورتكم.