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Should I pay 3 months' salary if I leave my job without notice to care for my newborn?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am leaving my job without a notice period because I have had a baby, and I am unable to leave him by himself at home. My contract states: Except as provided in clause 11.1, either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time by giving three (3) months` prior written notice, or payment in lieu of notice, to the other party. (Any period of leave, including school holidays, cannot be counted towards the notice period.) Does this mean I need to pay my employer three months` salary, or is it not clearly stated enough, so I don`t have to pay it back?

How can I file a complaint against a customer for non-payment and fraud?

Q: Hello, I own a tourism company in the UAE. A customer hired a vehicle with a driver from my company, stating he would pay in cash. He used the car to get picked up from Jumeirah, traveled to Sharjah, and utilized it for a full-day service. When the driver requested payment, the customer said he would pay at the end of the service. However, at the end, he made the driver wait at a location and never showed up. I’ve followed up with him, but he neither pays nor responds to my texts or calls. He has a UAE number. How can I file a complaint against him? Is this considered fraud? Should I file a complaint with Dubai Police?

The visa should be canceled automatically after six months; how is this done?

Q: Hello, I was laid off from my job in January 2024 and had to leave the UAE without canceling my visa due to a family emergency. It`s been months, and my visa and EID are still active. As far as I know, after six months, they should be canceled automatically. How is this possible? I asked GDRFA about it, and they told me to discuss it with my employer, but they are not responding. I want to come to Dubai as a tourist now. Please help me. What should I do?

Do I have to pay my company after resignation for a training that never happened?

Q: Hi Sir, I would like to ask a question. In my contract, there is an additional addendum stating that I have to pay up to 5000 AED for the training in case I terminate my contract within 1 year. Now the question is, I`m already 6 months in service. Do I have to pay that even though the company did not provide any training for me? I`m confused because it is stated you will have to pay because of the training but the company did not provide the training. Will I pay or not?

I resigned and joined another company and facing a case based on the non-compete agreement. What to do?

Q: Hi. I have resigned from a company to move out of the country. Later I decided to come back and I asked them if they could take me back. They declined and I have a message stating that I`m free to join anywhere. I joined a new organization and they are filing a labor case for a non-compete clause and not clearing my FnF.

Can I re-enter the UAE after being outside for over 6 months if my visa is still active?

Q: Hello, I have been outside the UAE for more than 6 months, but my visa is technically active when I checked on the GDRFA website. Will I be able to enter the UAE? If I travel there, will I be allowed entry?

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How long does MOHRE take to issue a work permit in the UAE?

Q: Hello, How long does MOHRE take to issue a work permit in the UAE?

Can the employer report absconding if an employee went to their home country and failed to return?

Q: Can the employer report absconding if an employee goes to their home country on leave but does not come back to UAE?

Can my wife rent out a property I’m gifting her after evicting the current tenant for sale?

Q: Hello, I own a property that is currently tenanted, and an eviction notice has already been served to the tenant, citing that I plan to sell the property. However, I am planning to gift this property to my wife. After the eviction notice expires, can my wife rent this property to a new tenant?

I paid a a booking fee for a real estate company to rent a warehouse and did not work. How to get the fee back?

Q: Hi, I paid 10% (booking fee) to a real estate company for renting a warehouse compound in Dubai. We had a verbal and written agreement (via invoice) that if the deal didn’t go through, they would refund the full 10% booking fee. The landlord took a lot of time and the deal didn’t go through, now one of the real estate agents is saying his partner is a scammer (2 owners). He says he always does this and does not refund clients` booking amounts. Right now, one partner says he will refund the money but it’s been a month since I asked for the money back. He is always telling stories. However, he gave me a personal cheque of around 60k saying this was a guarantee cheque. However, he didn’t have any money in it so asked me not to deposit it. I really need my money back. How to proceed with this? Should I go to RERA or the police to help me get my money back asap? Kindly assist. Thank you

Can an expat Muslim woman and an expat non-Muslim man live together in a relationship in the UAE?

Q: Can an expat Muslim woman and an expat non-Muslim man live together in a relationship in the UAE?

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Can I grant someone a power of attorney with expired personal documents?

Q: Greetings, I have some cases to deal with, but all my documents are now expired. Is there any possible way to grant someone power of attorney with expired personal documents?

My ex-wife lives in Kuwait and file a case there for child support. Can she enforce it against me in the UAE?

Q: I am a Canadian citizen. My ex-wife is also a Canadian citizen and she lives in Kuwait. The court in Kuwait issued a verdict regarding child support. I currently reside in the UAE. I would like to know whether she can transfer the case to the UAE jurisdiction or if the current ruling in Kuwait would apply only to Kuwait. Thank you for your assistance.

If fired with a 3-month notice, will apartment and car fees be covered during that period?

Q: Dear Lawyers, If I get fired and have a 3-month notice period, with apartment, school, and car fees paid by the company, do I continue to receive those benefits during the 3-month notice period?

Suing a salon for damages after a pedicure resulted in severe injury and distress

Q: Hello, I am wondering how I can sue or report a ladies` salon in Abu Dhabi for physical and emotional distress after a pedicure led to urgent care for a severe infection. I was prescribed antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, painkillers, and given an injection in my buttocks. I am now on crutches and unable to walk. A week after the pedicure, I underwent surgery to have my nail and skin surgically removed as a result. I spoke with the salon the day after my appointment when my foot swelled up and I went to the hospital. The technician refused to let me speak to the owner and begged me not to report her. I am extremely distressed and fed up, and I don’t want this to happen to anyone else. I have all my medical records, proof of payment to the salon, and WhatsApp messages between myself and the salon discussing my toe. What legal grounds do I have to sue the salon for damages? Thank you!

Should I appeal my court decision after winning compensation for my landlord's unjust eviction?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I won a court case against my previous landlord because his notary told me that he wanted to sell the property, so I had to move out. He has since re-rented it for a much higher amount. My rent was 72k, and the landlord re-rented it for 100k. The court decided that I would receive a 30k compensation. Before filing the court case, I read in a forum that the penalty payment should be equivalent to a year`s rent. Should I file an appeal against the court`s decision, or is it sufficient?