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Applying for a new visa while there is a criminal case

Q: Dear sir/madam, I got a criminal case and a travel ban due to driving without a driving license. The case is already in Dubai prosecution and the status is under investigation. Now my question is: Can I apply for a new visit or employment visa as my current visa is going to expire in a week? Thanks!

رفع إيصال دفع أمانة الخبرة لملف قضية بمحكمة عجمان

س: السلام عليكم، أحاول رفع إيصال دفع أمانة الخبرة لملف القضية بمحكمة عجمان ولكن أقابل بخطأ: "لا يمكن تحميل وثيقة في هذه المرحلة قبل عقد الجلسة". مع العلم أن الطرف الآخر استطاع رفع الإيصال اليوم أيضًا، وهذا الخطأ مستمر من الصباح الباكر وحتى الآن. هل يمكن المساعدة رجاءً؟

Ex-employees are joining a competitor. What can the company do?

Q: Good afternoon, Can you help me? I have a few employees who signed a trade of restraint/non-compete with our company and now left to work for a direct competitor which is in direct conflict with the contract they signed with our company. What can I do as they now try to take my clients with them?

فتح قضية أمر أداء لشيكات مرتجعة لحساب مغلق أو توقيع غير مطابق

س: السلام عليكم، هل يمكن فتح قضية أمر أداء لشيكات مرتجعة لحساب مغلق أو توقيع غير مطابق؟

Working as a teacher and running an online business at the same time

Q: Dear sir/madam, I am a teacher in Dubai under my husband`s sponsorship. I have a salary account in Dubai Islamic Bank. I need to know the legal requirements for starting an online e-commerce business for which I will need to register a company. Can I work as a teacher and run my online business as well? I want to go with the laws.

A manager rejects the resignation of an employee. What can he do?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I received an offer letter from another company and the same day I forwarded my resignation letter. My manager went on emergency leave, hence I sent my letter by email. 20 days have passed and he still did not acknowledge my email. When he came back, he was furious with me for submitting it and adamantly rejected my letter. He even said that I can go to labor for all he cares. Can you please enlighten me on how I am going to proceed? He does not want to talk to me in a civilized manner. Appreciate your advice. Thank you!

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مَن يطلب استمرار الدعوى بعد إيقافها لحين بيع العقار؟

س: السلام عليكم، في الدعوى الجبرية لتقسيم التركة طلبت محامية المُدَّعَى عليه إيقاف سير الدعوى لحين الانتهاء من إجراءات بيع العقار والأرض للورثة وليس لمدة محددة. بعد الانتهاء من البيع، مَن يطلب استمرار الدعوى؛ المُدَّعِي أم المُدَّعَي عليه؟ التقديم عن طريق برنامج ناجز في السعودية. إذا قدمت الطلب بصفتي مدعية، فماذا أكتب في الأسباب؟ وما الملفات التي أرفقها؟

How to still renting an apartment while the landlord sends a notice for evacuation?

Q: Dears, I am living in an apartment in Palm Jumeirah. The average price is around 250,000AED, I have rented it for 2 years at 140,000 (this year I renewed at 147,000 AED). At renewal, it was clear that the landlord is very frustrated that I`m renting it lower than the market average. So, as expected, she sent a legal (from the court) notice asking me to free the apartment at the end of this year, which is 12 months from now, August 2023. In the notice, she says that she wants to sell the apartment, but I`m 100% sure she just wants to get me out and rent it again at a higher price. I am very much interested to stay in the apartment for 1 more year; until early 2024, or to renew for 1 more year, but as per the notice, we need to leave by Aug 2023. I am willing to go to court if there is anything I can do. Thank you very much!

Can the employer make the employee pay visa charges for resigning during probation?

Q: I have a Bike Delivery Service Company. I hired a non-skilled bike delivery rider and did all his visa process. When that employee came to the UAE, he changed his mind. He wants me to cancel his visa and give him his passport back. I have already gone through all his process of visa, labor card, and medical test booking. Is he liable to pay me for all of this or am I just supposed to cancel his visa without asking for any compensation?

A debt collection agency is harassing me and my employer on behalf of the bank. Is this legal?

Q: Hi, I would like to ask if a finance company can file a civil case with the amount of less than AED 5000. Does a third party have the right to collect the money under another finance company even though the company has been closed and harass anyone even if the employer has no responsibility to them? Please advise because a lot of people are suffering mentally and psychologically due to their misbehavior and wrongdoings. Thank you

Chances to lose an appeal against your employer after winning the first instance verdict

Q: I am an employee in a Dubai mainland private company. I got a verdict in my favor for AED 145,536 that the company should pay me. But today after 21 days, I got a notice of appeal from Dubai Courts that my company filed against the verdict. What are the chances I can still win? And can they submit new evidence against me which was not submitted before? Or the court will not accept any new pieces of evidence even if they submitted and issued an appeal?

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صاحب العمل يطالب الموظف بدفع الغرامات المقررة ليلغي الإقامة

س: السلام عليكم، زوجتي كان لها إقامة عمل على شركة شحن في دبي والإقامة صدرت لمدة سنتين ولا نعرف طبيعة بطاقة العمل لأنها أول مرة نحصل على إقامة عمل لأنها حديثة التخرج وأنا طالب دراسات عليا وإقامتي إقامه طالب على الجامعة ولم يسبق لنا إصدار إقامة عمل من قبل. اكتشفنا أن صاحب العمل قدّم على طلب بطاقة العمل وحينما صدرت الإقامة لم يكمل بقية الإجراءات ولم يخطرنا بذلك واكتشفنا بعد فترة انتهاء الرخصة التجارية الخاصة بالشركة ورفض صاحب العمل تجديد الرخصة. طلب منا أن نتكفل بالغرامات المقررة على الشركة بسبب عدم صدور بطاقة العمل. عندما سألنا في وزارة العمل قالوا هذه مطالبة غير قانونية ويلزم صاحب العمل أن يدفع هذه الغرامات. وحتى إذا تكفلنا نحن بدفع هذه الغرامات، فلن تصدر بطاقة العمل لأن الرخصة منتهية. الآن نريد إلغاء إقامتها من الشركة وفوجئنا أن الغرامة وصلت 2000 درهم. صاحب العمل يطالبنا بدفع الغرامة لكي يلغي الإقامة ويرفض إلغاء الإقامة إلا حينما ندفع الغرامة المقررة على شركته هو وبسبب غلطته هو. هل هناك حل لهذه المشكلة؟ جزاكم الله خيرًا!

Getting deported from the UAE while the medical checkups are good. What to do?

Q: Hi there, I got deported from the UAE for failing medical but when I reached my country, I have done several medical checkups but everything is OK; HIV negative, no hepatitis B, etc. I don`t know if there was a mistake or a misfortune for me. I am wondering if they can allow me to come back to Dubai.

A customer is not paying after delivering the service. What to do?

Q: Dear sir/madam, What is the first step if the customer is not paying after we have done our service despite the reminders we have sent?

Is it legal to work with a company that imports sanctioned commodities?

Q: Dear Team, I have a trade legislation question. I am a resident of Georgia. Recently, I was offered a job in Dubai, in a logistics company. The company buys Russian gold from Russia, and ships it to Dubai. The question is - will I be prosecuted for working in such a company, for signing the confirmation of receiving gold? I heard that Russian gold is under sanctions now, and I am afraid of prosecution because of that.

الخروج من شركة متعثرة رغم رفض الشركاء

س: السلام عليكم، أنا مدير وشريك بنسبة ٢٠% في شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة. الشركة متعثرة ماليًا بسبب عدم تحصيل مستحقاتها ووجود أحكام قضائية ضدها وشيكات مرتجعة. الشركاء يرفضون عزلي على الرغم من تقديم استقالتي ويرفضون إفلاسها. ما المسؤولية القانونية؟ وكيف أخرج من الشركة بدون عواقب قانونية؟