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Q: Hello, My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal. Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter? If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?

What are the penalties for not returning from vacation after several months or a year?

Q: Hello, Good afternoon! Can somebody tell me what happens if someone went on vacation and didn’t come back in one month? What penalties will they face if they want to come back after 1 year or after some months and not to the same company?

If an employee is terminated due to poor performance, is he eligible for compensation?

Q: Hi, For the private sector, if an employee got terminated due to warning letters for poor performance issued to him, is he eligible for a 1-month compensation salary?

What’s the minimum time an employee must work for the employer who brought them to the UAE?

Q: Hello, What is the minimum duration an employee must work for the employer who brought them into the country before they can terminate the contract in the UAE?

How can I renew my Ejari if the landlord hasn’t signed the new contract?

Q: Hi, I have been here for 3 years now and paid the increased amount (as per the agreement) for the 4th year. However, the landlord did not send me back the signed contract, although I have both made the payment for the full year via bank transfer and sent my signed contract to him. I need to renew my Ejari; however, how can I do it without the landlord`s signature? I have all the previous contracts signed by both parties, along with the Ejari for those contracts.

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My company has filed a case against a client for failure to pay and bounced cheque. How to follow up?

Q: Hello. My company has filed a case against a client for failure to pay and a bounced cheque. The client`s company is registered as a virtual office in the Creative City Free Zone in Fujairah, so our case is filed there. The client basically purchased some equipment from us, and his payment via bank transfer did not go through and was rejected. Then, when we deposited his security cheque after multiple attempts to contact and no answer, the cheque bounced. The company is under his wife`s name, and we have filed a case on the same. The court has accepted our application, however, they have instructed the execution bureau to get the Emirates ID of this authorised signatory. The bureau is asking us to get it, and we have no way to do so, unfortunately. Without the Emirates ID, the court cannot freeze the bank accounts or put a travel ban, etc. What are our options here?

How to legally receive income from crypto trading without raising any concerns?

Q: Hello, Hope this message finds you well! I am seeking legal advice regarding my financial situation as a forex trader living in the UAE under a sponsor work visa. Currently, I do not work for any company and earn my income primarily through cryptocurrency trading. However, I would like to ensure that I can legally receive and withdraw approximately AED 15,000 per month into my UAE bank account without raising any suspicion from the bank. My main concerns are: I am a forex trader and earn money through cryptocurrency, which I then exchange into fiat currency (AED). How can I ensure that the process of depositing this income into my bank account is transparent and compliant with UAE laws to avoid any issues with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations? Since I do not have a formal job or salary, how should I go about documenting or explaining my income to the bank to avoid any red flags regarding the source of my funds? Are there any specific steps I need to take to ensure my deposits are compliant?

I received a legal notice to pay rent and cleared the amount. Can the landlord ask me to pat late fees penalty?

Q: I received a legal notice to pay rent. I have already cleared the amount specified in the legal notice, but my landlord is now saying that I also need to clear further late fees as per our contract within the legal notice time period. Is that valid if it is not stated in the notice?

Is it possible to update the name of my father in the UAE documents after he changed it India?

Q: My dad is indian. He changed his name and his father`s name, which was written wrong in his passport in India, and updated all indian documents, including his passport. He has lived in the UAE for more than 12 years. Is it possible to update his name in the UAE Emirates ID and all other documents?

I got a work permit and entry from a Dubai employer for work. What documents do I need to carry?

Q: I got a work permit and entry from a Dubai employer for work. During the travel to Dubai, do I need to show any accommodation proof, return ticket, or anything? What documents do I need to carry?

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I would like to know how to clear my police record due to a legal case that was closed a year ago

Q: I would like to know how to clear my police record due to a legal case that was closed 1 year ago. I need to clear it in order to be able to get a job position.

Can an employer post an employee’s photo on social media without their consent?

Q: Hello, Can an employer post an employee`s photo on social media, LinkedIn or Instagram, without the employee`s consent? Secondly, the employer is forcing the employee to update the company details in the employee`s profile. I believe LinkedIn and Instagram are personal profiles and one cannot be forced to update the details. This photo was taken in the office.

I give a cheque to someone who took cash from me then encashed my cheque. How can I get my money back

Q: Hi Sir, I give a company cheque to someone. He took cash from me and then encashed my cheque. How can I get my money back from him? Please reply. Regards.

How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court?

Q: Hello, How much time do I have to start paying after the verdict in the appeal court? And what`s the probability of freezing my account or traffic file if I’m paying?

I lost in online crypto scam. Is there any proper agency that can help me recover the money?

Q: I lost approx. 22000 USDT in an online crypto scam. I made a complaint to the Umm Al Quwain police station. However, they said they cannot recover the money. Is there any proper agency that can help me recover the money?

What to do if the bank filed case on me using security cheques and executed travel ban?

Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications?