Questions & Answers

Q: I have signed a contract with an employer and also received the visa, but I have changed my mind and decided not to join the company due to the indecent behaviour of the employer. I did not join the company and I want to have my visa cancelled. I am ready to pay the visa expenditures incurred by the employer. What are your advice and suggestion? I may leave the country to take up a job in another country.

Checking cases for an absconded employee with debts to the bank

Q: Is it possible to check the status of a friend who absconded from her employer back in 2007/2008 and left the country with a debt to a local bank? Can you let me know the costs involved? TIA

Notice for the eviction of a rented property before end of term

Q: Hello Sir How much notice does a landlord have to give me according to the law if I have been renting a property for 2 years? I was given a letter today 18 June dated 15th May stating I must leave the premises by the 1st of July. Thank you

Getting divorce for domestic violence by the wife

Q: Expatriates living in the UAE, a Hindu husband and a Christian wife and a 4-year-old son. The wife is doing domestic violence on husband and has abused him and his family for years, and not agreeing to give divorce also because she doesn’t want him to be happy in his life. What ways can he take to get the help of the law? Please help.

Does the court allow payment of commercial debts in PDC?

Q: One of our suppliers filed a case against our company. We are ready to pay in PDC, is it acceptable in Dubai court?

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Arbitrary termination of a limited contract and rights of the employee

Q: Hi, My employer terminated my fixed term contract (which also has a 30 day notice period). They are ignoring all communication and refusing to pay the outstanding salary and end of service (3 months). They said if this goes to court they will claim financial hardship however the company is still trading. Any advice on options or entitlements? The claim amount is over AED 200k.

دفع المبلغ المطلوب في قضية تنفيذية ناقصاً وقبل الموعد

س: في حالة دفع الربع القانوني ناقص وقبل موعده، واعتبرت المحكمه المبلغ كما لو أنه لم يكن لأنه لم يكن موجود قضية تنفيذية، وبعد إصدار قرار التبليغ لم يتحرك بوضع المبلغ بالتنفيذ علاوة على ذلك المبلغ ناقص وطلب المحامي حبس المدين ووافقت المحكمه وتم التعميم عليه، ما الحل لو حصل استئناف على الحكم؟

Request for an emergency leave after one month of joining work

Q: Sir, I came here to Dubai with an employment e-visa last month, the 16th, and finished almost one month with the company. I have an emergency at my home and I need to go for one week, please suggest how to approach the company. I will return in one week, is it possible or I need to pay a compensation as per the UAE law? Please suggest what I will do.

Avoiding a travel ban upon a civil case by the bank

Q: How may I avoid or repeal a travel ban linked to a civil case placed by a bank?

Vacating an apartment illegally rented by real estate agent

Q: How can I get my apartment vacated in Dubai which is illegally rented by my previous real estate agent?

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Drafting privacy policy and terms & conditions for an online platform

Q: Hello, We are corporate incubator based in the UAE looking to launch an online marketplace platform. We require assistance with drafting our privacy policy, terms and conditions...etc.

Undelivered goods after payment of the price

Q: I represent a Libyan company that made a purchase of goods from Dubai. In accordance with the legal procedures, I have sent a bank credit against bank documents. The money was sent to Dubai and the company in Dubai sent bank legal documents to receive the money but did not send the goods. How can I recover my physical rights?

Cancellation of employment visa while a labour case is running in court

Q: Hello Sir. I have an open labour case with Dubai Courts against my previous employer because of salary delays and final settlement dispute. I have an offer from a new employer, and I want to know if I cancel my employment visa with my previous employer, will my labour case stay open? Also, if I cancel my visa with my previous employer, can they force me to accept the final settlement or can I still pursue this with Dubai Courts? Thank you

Refund of paid court fees after winning a labour case

Q: I have a labour case against my company and I have won the same. While filing the case I have paid court fees, now I have to file execution to collect my dues. So how to add court fees, is it recoverable or not? Please advise. Thanks

Online marketing startup website in Iran

Q: Hello Sir, What are the legal procedures related to opening and registration of a business for selling clothes and shoes online from other vendors to customers in Iran? As we will not own any of the goods to be sold, what is the arrangement required from us to prove the availability of purchased items to the customers and that it`s not a fraudulent activity? Thank you

Consequences of driving in the UAE with a foreign driving license

Joining another company during probation