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How to set up a company while working for another?

Q: Hi, I want to become a partner in a company. The issue is I do not want my name or my wife`s name to be in the trade license as the company where I am working does not permit the same (even for my spouse). What is the workaround as I need a hold on the new company where I will invest? The other partners are fine with any legal way of doing it. Please help!

Filing a complaint against an employee through the online channel of the company

Q: I have complained against an employee via their online complaint channel. She has put a police case saying that I defamed her. How is it possible for a company to give her all my details? And can she succeed with this case? I used a legal channel to complain rather than posting it on social media.

Do you need a lawyer to sort the inheritance and access the deceased accounts?

Q: Hello. My brother passed away in the hospital in Abu Dhabi in May 2020 due to a medical emergency. The company made all the arrangements; my brother was buried in the Philippines. Due to COVID, my brother`s employment contract and other belongings were not endorsed, his wife didn’t have a copy. My sister-in-law is not there in Abu Dhabi. Her trip was provided by the company. There’s so much to do and process, she’s struggling right now and facing difficulty in dealing with the legal department, and navigating all the requirements. Have already reached out to Philippine Embassy, still not helpful. Will it be better to hire a lawyer and assist with the insurance claim and employment benefits? My sister-in-law has a chronic condition and has 2 very young kids. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

How to find a lawyer to prepare contracts and provide consultancy for a startup?

Q: My name is N., I am a representative of a Russian company. We recently registered a company in Turkey and started our business related to mobile apps for taxi in Turkey. We are looking for legal help in preparing labor contracts with our future employees. Also, we have a few questions about labor law issues. Maybe there will also be some other questions as well. Please answer, will you be able to help us with it and prepare us the labor contract template according to our needs, and what your fee would be? Best regards, N.

The implications of a false sexual harassment case for the complainant

Q: Hi. What are the implications of a false sexual harassment case for the complainant?

ضمان حقوق العمل الحر في مصر

س: السلام عليكم، أنا شاب عمره ١٩ سنة يمني ولكن اكتسبت الجنسية المصرية مؤخرًا. لدي رغبة في أن أعمل بشكل فردي في مجال الدعاية والإعلان (فريلانسر)، ولكن على حد علمي لا توجد قوانين مصرية تحمي حقوق الفريلانسرز. سؤالي بكل بساطة: ماذا أفعل لأضمن حقوقي؟ إذا أبرمت عقدًا بيني و بين الطرف المشتري على أن أقدّم له خدمة إعلانية بمبلغ معين، فهل العقد في هذه الحالة يعتبر قانوني؟ وهل يمكنني العمل مع زبائن من خارج مصر بنفس الطريقة؟ وشكرًا!

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Who should cover the costs of visa renewal upon changing company license?

Q: Hello, My company recently decided to change its license from DMCC to LLC. As such, with our visa renewals, we are now all applying for NEW visas. For me, this is fine, however, my colleagues sponsor their wives and children and now have to pay for the visas to be put on hold/canceled whilst the new visa is applied for. Is the company responsible for these costs due to their choice to change the legality of the license, or does the employee have to pay these costs, despite it not being in their knowledge that the trade license would change?

How to claim labor rights after resignation for deducting salaries without consent?

Q: I want to ask you. I am working in a private hospital for the last 13 years and my salary is 7712. In 2021, I worked March & April (salary not received for both months). After that, in May, my company told us about salary deduction from March to May. They told us it`s only retention and they will return it to us. They made a contract and took signatures. After that, they told us in MOHRE that the retention word was not there, so they changed the contract and made a deduction from March to May 40 % of the salary and took signatures. But the company told us it`s retention and they will return this money to us. After this, from June to August, they deducted our salary without any notice and signatures. For September`s salary, which we didn`t receive yet, it`s also with a 40% deduction and it will be the same until I resign. Can you advise if the company can deduct my salary for 4 months without any signatures and continue until I resign? In this situation, please advise for the above and tell me how much I will receive. Kindly acknowledge the email. Thanks. G.

إثبات دخل الزوج الذي يملك شركة من الباطن

س: أقمت دعوى طلاق للضرر وأريد إثبات دخل الزوج. أعلم أنه شريك من الباطن بشركة تصليح سيارات. ما الإجراءات التي أتبعها ولدى أي جهة؟

Do you have to be personally present to check and remove a cheque case?

Q: The bank filed a criminal complaint about a cheque of 200.000. I`m not in the country. If a lawyer has a POA from me, can go to the police station, find out what`s the situation and pay a fine on my behalf? Or I am the only one who must go to the police for the fine? Also, can the lawyer ask for a police clearance certificate?

Can a business based in Germany sue a customer based in Dubai for defamation?

Q: Can a business based in Germany sue a customer based in Dubai for defamation because of a google review based on facts? What are the possibilities and does Dubai allow foreigners to sue?

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How to file a case against a false advertisement by a car owner?

Q: Hi, I have recently purchased a car from a private owner advertised in Dubizle. His advert claimed many things which, in reality, were wrong. I paid a higher price than normal. His false adverts include the number of owners, accidents not revealed, and false mileage. The advert says that it is accident-free. He is denying this and cheating a few other people. Any chance I can get some legal advice.

Increasing the rent without referring to RERA rent calculator

Q: Dear sir/madam, My current rent is 140k for 3 BHK. Now is the time for the first renewal. My landlord has increased rent to 170k, whereas as per the RERA rent calculator, the rent of similar units in the areas is up to 110k. Please advise if the increase is legal!

Can you withdraw an offer given to the client if he didn't accept it yet?

Q: If my company signed a contract and sent it to the client, and the client still has not signed and it`s been 3 months, can I withdraw my offer? And how can I do so?

Is it possible for a tourist to enter the UAE with personal drugs?

Q: Is it possible for a tourist to enter the UAE with personal ARV drugs?

Can the bank still hold the EOSB even after providing documents of the new job?

Q: I have been regularly paying my monthly installments until I lost my job and I know that the bank will deduct the amount from my EOSB until I get a new job. When I got my new job and processed all the documents like my visa and EID, I immediately submitted them to the bank along with my salary certificate which shows that I have the same salary from my previous employment and the same amount was used as the basis when the bank approved my loan. So basically, I will be able to pay the same EMI. I have been going to the bank several times to check the status of my request for the release of the EOSB and each time I go, they have different statements. Finally, I got a call and the bank says they won`t release it as it has to be partially used as a payment for my loan. What can I do?