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Can I get a police clearance with a prior finished and sentenced criminal case?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I obtain a police clearance after serving a sentence and appealing to court in the UAE? I had a misdemeanor in 2018, a 3rd-degree case. After that, I secured a job and obtained a visa, but due to the police clearance rule, I failed to obtain it. However, my case was settled five years ago in the appeal court, and I served one month in Al Wathba prison.
Nov 30, 2023
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Can the company pay my gratuity upon termination only for onsite service and skip my remote service?
Q: I worked for a company for 2 years and 2 months. For 8 months, I worked remotely under a contract governed by UAE law. The contract explicitly stated: "This contract is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Emirate of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates." During this remote period, I accrued 25 days of vacation. After the remote work period, I relocated to Dubai with a new contract. This contract acknowledged my prior remote employment I worked onsite for the company for 18 months, after which they terminated my employment. Now, regarding my termination, I have two questions: 1. The company has mentioned that they will compensate me for the 25 days of vacation at the remote rate, considering that these vacation days were accrued during my remote work period. 2. They also informed me that I will not receive gratuity for the entire duration of my service but only for the onsite period (18 months) as I had two separate contracts. Is this legally valid?
Nov 30, 2023
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UAE
Do I need to serve any notice period if I resign during probation period?
Q: I`m going to give my resignation within my probation period. Do I need to serve any notice period? I am traveling back to my home country for higher studies.
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Nov 30, 2023
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UAE
What are the consequences of a false health insurance claim?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My wife submitted a false health insurance claim, and the insurance company detected it. My employer provides the insurance, so I`m concerned about the potential repercussions.
Nov 30, 2023
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UAE
What procedures should an LLC follow to file for an outstanding payment?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What procedures should an LLC follow to file for an outstanding payment? What steps should an LLC take when filing? In the case of a legal notice for outstanding payment, which sections of the law should be mentioned?
Nov 30, 2023
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UAE
My landlord served me an eviction notice and sold the property. Is the new landlord obliged to send a new notice?
Q: I was served an eviction notice from my present landlord 5 months ago, he has now sold the property. Does the new landlord have to serve me a 12-month eviction notice now also?
Nov 29, 2023
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UAE
Is the creditor obliged to provide a proof of funds for the debtor to issue an arrest order?
Q: I recently made a petition to issue a subpoena arrest order on the debtor in my execution case. The honorable court rejected my petition. I was then told that there is a new ruling that the creditor has to prove that the debtor has funds while submitting a subpoena request. A) Is the above new requirement true? Is it not sufficient to prove that the debtor has not paid? B) The debtor made a power of attorney in the name of her brother, giving him the power to collect all funds that are payable to the debtor. In this way, the debtor`s bank account shows zero, but she can get a supplementary credit card from her brother, and pay for all purchases. What can I do? C) What methods are available to me to detect the funds of the debtor, or to prove that she is using methods to hide her funds? Thank you for your assistanceNov 29, 2023
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UAE
How can I make sure it is safe to travel to the GCC if I left the UAE with unpaid loans?
Q: I lived and worked in the UAE from 2014-2016. At that time, I had credit cards and loans. I returned home for the summer and my grandmother became ill not allowing me to return. I`m trying to settle all or any debt against me, if possible, to be eligible to return to any part of the GCC, and I want to know my odds of being able to do so. Thank you for any help or advice given.Nov 29, 2023
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UAE
Asking a potential employee for a security deposit. Is it legal?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I got a job as an HVAC technician, and they are asking for a security deposit. Is this true or fake?
Nov 29, 2023
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UAE
A landlord demands rent increase without DLD valuation. What to do?
Q: Dear Madam/Sir, We live in Dubai. My landlord is trying to increase my rent outside the RERA index, based on a DLD valuation, which he still hasn`t received (for 2 months). 1. 90 days before the renewal of my lease, the landlord offered me a new lease with a 20% increase in my current rent, with these words: "Please be advised of a rent increase of 20% based on rental evaluation report which is under process and in line with RERA rules and regulation." 2. I contested this offer by communicating the result of the RERA rent index, indicating that the maximum percentage increase is 5%. 3. The landlord insisted, saying that the 20% increase would indeed be effective and that he would communicate the rental evaluation to us shortly. 4. Now, we still don`t have the evaluation report, 2 months after his e-mail requesting a 20% rent increase. Can the landlord legally increase our rent without even waiting for the evaluation report and without respecting the RERA rules? Thank you!Nov 29, 2023
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UAE
Returning to the UAE after deportation due to working in a massage center
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was deported from the UAE three months ago after being accused of working in a massage center. Is it possible for me to return to the UAE?Nov 29, 2023
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UAE
An ex-employer is asking for a copy of the exit stamp. Am I obliged to share it?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have resigned and changed my job. My previous employer is asking for an exit stamp, and I don`t want to share information about my new visa and status. Is it necessary to share my visa copy?Nov 28, 2023
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UAE
Raising the rent because the tenant is modifying the original payment terms
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have issued a tenant renewal notice with the same rent as the tenant is not eligible for a rent increase. However, the tenant is requesting to modify the payment terms from 4 cheques to 6 cheques. In this scenario, can I increase the rent since the tenant is altering the original payment terms of the contract?Nov 28, 2023
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UAE
Holding a defendant by the police despite the complainant's willingness to settle
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, A person was caught by the police in Dubai for filming a girl at a shisha smoking place where she works as a hostess. The girl has agreed to compromise and does not wish to pursue the case, but the police are not willing to release the individual. What official steps can be taken in this case? Additionally, how much is typically required to hire a lawyer in Dubai for such a situation?
Nov 28, 2023
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UAE
Can the employer ask me to pay my visa costs if I resign during the probation period?
Q: I am on a limited contract and rendering my 30-day notice. I am in my 4th month and still under the probationary period. My internal contract says that if I resign in less than a year, I have to pay the visa costs. But on the other hand, the contract that was submitted to labor doesn`t have a clause about the visa costs. Is it valid for them to let me pay the visa costs? Will I get banned if I don`t pay?Nov 27, 2023
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UAE
What is the success rate of debt consolidation firms in restructuring debts?
Q: How can I know if a debt consolidation firm is legit? My friend has consulted an agency for his debts to be consolidated and he was asked to pay AED 3,000 in 2 installments. And the charge for power of attorney is separate as well. How effective having this debt consolidation firm?Nov 27, 2023
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