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Q: Hello I was employed by a company in 2017 that failed to pay my salary. Since I urgently needed a new job to manage my expenses, the management gave me three cheques amounting to roughly 45,000. I signed the final settlement, which states that the remaining amount will be paid in cheques. Prior to me cashing the cheques, they had paid roughly 6,000 in cash. Since it`s been a long time, I cannot locate the payment slip. Since they failed to pay the rest of the amount, I went ahead to cash the cheques and they bounced. I then registered a case with the Dubai police in April 2018. It`s been nearly 7 years and the status on the Dubai Police site shows as "Awaiting approval/Bank reply". I have the following questions: 1. Is there any way to recover this amount? 2. What is the best option to pursue? Civil case or a labor case with the free zone? However, the company no longer exists as far as I know, how does it work? 3. What does the status awaiting approval/bank reply mean?

Can an employee request airfare encashment after one year if not traveling?

Q: Hello, Can an employee request the employer to encash the airfare if he/she is not traveling after completing one year?

Does an Abu Dhabi LLC entity need a license to provide oil and gas services in Ras Al Khaimah?

Q: We are an Abu Dhabi LLC registered entity and provide oil and gas services to several companies in Abu Dhabi. We have been asked to provide oil and gas services in Ras Al Khaimah. Can we provide Oil and gas services in Ras Al Khaimah without creating a branch or separate legal entity registration in Ras Al Khaimah?

I resigned and joined a new company but they terminated me after one month. What can I do?

Q: Hi, I joined a new company under the visa of my previous employer from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025, after resigning from my previous company. My previous employer canceled my visa on February 16, 2025, after I had completed my work with them on November 28, 2024. I have not received my salary for the month I worked with my new employer (from December 4, 2024, to January 7, 2025). On January 7, 2025, my new employer terminated my contract, citing that I did not meet their requirements, even though I had worked and performed my duties during the period of my employment. Despite reaching out repeatedly via email and messages, my new employer has only responded with vague references to dates.

Are there any restrictions on a diplomat buying property in the UAE?

Q: Hello, Is there any restriction on a diplomat buying property in the UAE, where he works as a diplomat at his country`s consulate?

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Why did the Emirates ID organization returned the ID for correction while canceling the visa?

Q: While canceling the visa, why did the Emirates ID organization return the ID for correction - contact the investigation department? Are the ongoing cases linked with visa cancelation?

Requested to resign after seven years of service. What are my rights?

Q: Hello, I have been asked to resign from my company after more than seven years of service. I am not being terminated but requested to resign and given garden leave as per my notice period. What are my rights in this case?

If an employee resigns after 4 months, is the visa cost deduction full or pro-rated?

Q: Hi All, I just want to ask if an employee resigns after four months in the company, will the deduction of visa costs be the full amount, or will it be pro-rata from the date of joining until their last day?

After winning the appeal, can they appeal again, or should I proceed with execution?

Q: Hello, I recently concluded a post-divorce financial case and also won the appeal. Can they appeal again, or can I request execution? What is the process for execution, and how long will it take? Thanks a lot!

I am in process of changing companies but I have a criminal case. How to clear it to issue my visa?

Q: I am in the process of changing companies. To move to the new company, I need to cancel my visa and my dependent visa. The criminal case is closed in the police station and moved to the PP for closing. Meanwhile, my question is, can the police clear me for processing my visa by obtaining my brother`s passport or my spouse`s passport to release the ban from the system to the ICP system?

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Does this decision, dismissing the appeal and upholding the judgment, confirm that I won the case?

Q: Hello, I was involved in an appeal process and just received this notification from the court. What does it mean? As the appellee, does this confirm that I won the case? The judgment was scheduled to be delivered in today`s hearing, and the court decided in chambers as follows: Accepting the appeal in form. Dismissing the appeal on the merits and upholding the appealed judgment. Ordering the appellant to bear the costs of the appeal.

A court order was issued against me based on fake witness about documents. How to convert that in my appeal?

Q: The complainant said in a complaint that I received the shipping documents from him. However, this is a lie and he and his fake witness (his friend) only said that to trap me in this case. They never presented any written paper, receiving or CCTV camera, or any sort of evidence. The judge still ordered a punishment and I made an appeal in Ajman. I have submitted my defense paper already. How should I tell the judge about this that they are telling lies only?

Can I increase the rent after buying a commercial office if the Ejari contract is valid until 2029?

Q: Hello, I am purchasing a commercial office in the UAE. The current rent for the office is 50K per year. The Ejari contract started on 01-06-2019, is valid for 10 years, and will expire on 31-05-2029. According to the RERA rental index, the fair rent is 150K per year. If I buy the property, how can I increase the rent if the tenant disagrees, given that the contract is valid until 31-05-2029?

I have been terminated for redundancy due to internal restructuring. Am I eligible for any severance pay?

Q: I have been terminated for redundancy purposes due to internal restructuring. I have served 10 years as a Managing Director based in UAE. Q1. Am I eligible for any severance pay? Q2. As per my contract, I have to serve 6 months of notice period. Can I ask for my notice pay to be converted to severance pay?

Are residents of the Emirates exempt from filing tax returns and taxation?

Q: Hello, Is there a legal opinion stating that residents of the Emirates are not required to file tax returns or be subject to taxation for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024?

How can I access a complaint filed against my free zone company?

Can I claim my labor dues from a closed company through bounced cheques in 2018?