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Is my DIFC company violating my rights by firing me without notice?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have been employed at DIFC since May 1st. They want to fire me without notice, citing a probation period of 3 months, but my contract did not specify a probation period. Among other things, my contract states that I must be notified 1 month in advance. They have now sent me a screenshot from the DIFC portal prescribing 3 months of probation, but this was not in the contract I signed. Additionally, the company has not provided me with insurance yet, also citing the probation period. Is the company violating my rights?
Jun 27, 2024
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UAE
Can you give us brief information regarding the new UAE law on abortion?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can you give us brief information regarding the new UAE law on abortion? When will it be effective?
Jun 26, 2024
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UAE
Is it legal for an employer to demand money to cancel the visa after resigning during probation?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I resigned from my job during the probation period in Sharjah. During the 14-day notice period, my company told me to pay 25,000 AED; otherwise, they would not cancel my visa. Is this legal?
Jun 26, 2024
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UAE
Can I switch jobs in Dubai without canceling my work permit due to salary dissatisfaction?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I already have a work permit, but I`m not satisfied with the job salary. Can I apply for another job in Dubai without canceling my work permit?
Jun 26, 2024
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UAE
Can I claim unpaid gratuity and salary after my work visa is canceled?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I would like to ask if I can still complain and get my pending gratuity and salary from my employer if they didn`t pay me after they canceled my work visa.
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Jun 26, 2024
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UAE
Where can I dispute recurring deductions by courier company for past shipments?
Q: Dear lawyers, I run a small business in Dubai and use a courier company for delivering goods to customers (with cash on delivery payment). The courier accumulates COD payments and transfers them to us weekly, deducting their delivery charges. We have a renewing one-year contract with fixed shipping rates per kg. Recently, the courier company started making additional deductions for past shipments, which were already shipped and paid for, including: - In November 2023, they deducted approximately 1500 dhs for shipments completed in August and September 2023. - In May 2024, they deducted 3596 dhs for shipments completed from January 2023 to December 2023 (that contract has already expired). Previously, they explained that they "recalculated the parcel weights," but I cannot verify this because the items were shipped a long time ago (last year!). Questions: 1. Where can I complain or raise a legal dispute? 2. What are the chances of winning a refund for the deductions? 3. Which law clause can I refer to?Jun 26, 2024
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UAE
What are the benefits that the Emirati citizen receives when working in the private sector?
Q: What are the benefits that the Emirati citizen receives when working in the private sector?Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
What conditions make an employee ineligible to receive gratuity?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Under what conditions is the employee not eligible to receive gratuity? If the employee is abusive towards the company and employer, can the employer request the court to withhold the gratuity?+1
Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
Can one month in jail cover multiple execution cases for a manager?
Q: Dear Lawyers, How to Calculate Jail Terms I have 4 execution cases against a company and want to put the manager in jail. I also have an execution against the manager directly, in his personal capacity. Another creditor has two execution cases against the same company and wants to put the same manager in jail. The other creditor also has an execution case against the same manager, in his personal capacity. Suppose we, two creditors, succeed in getting 6 arrest warrants against this manager since he is the manager of the company. And we also succeed in getting two arrest warrants due to personal execution directly against the manager in his personal capacity. Question 1: Can the same one month in jail be counted against multiple execution cases? Question 2: Can the manager be in jail for 3 months maximum in his role as manager, and then 3 months contiguously in his personal capacity? Question 3: Is it better to stagger the application for arrest warrants, or is it better to apply for all 8 arrest warrants at the same time?Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
Terminating lease contract due to complaints about cooking odors
Q: Dear Lawyers, Is it legal for a landlord in Sharjah to terminate your lease contract after only one month due to some tenants not liking the smell of your cooking? Additionally, is it legal for the notice to vacate to be only 25 days? Furthermore, can they charge you rent for the number of days until you provide SEWA Clearance? How can I lodge a complaint against this landlord in Sharjah?
Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
Could a misdemeanor verdict affect the chances of getting US or Schengen visas?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If I have a misdemeanor verdict of 10,000 AED but no imprisonment, could this affect my chances of gaining visas to the US or Schengen despite having previously been issued visas to both?Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
Can schools take devices and check them without permission?
Q: Can schools take your devices and check them without your permission?Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
How can I get an outpass if my passport is held by my employer?
Q: How can I get an outpass if I don’t have my original passport because my company is holding it?
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Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
My employer won't accept my resignation or return my passport. What are my options?
Q: Good evening, Mam/Sir, I have been working at a contracting company for almost 1.5 years. Recently, I received an offer letter from another company, and I have decided to pursue this new opportunity. I submitted my resignation with a notice period of 10 days. However, my employer is not allowing me to resign and has not returned my passport.+1
Jun 25, 2024
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UAE
Can I exit Dubai if I have overstay penalties and can not pay the amount?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam I have overstayed in Dubai on a visit visa for nearly one and a half years. I applied for a fine reduction but after the reduction, it is still high, and can`t afford it for myself as it`s around AED 10k. I want to know if it`s possible to apply for an outpass and leave without paying this fine now. Please help me. Thank youJun 25, 2024
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UAE
How can I oblige the real estate management to fix the airconditioning units noise?
Q: I am staying on the top floor of a building in Sharjah and experiencing the annoying and unbearable sound of AC outdoor units inside my room. I have requested many times from the real estate agent, but no action has been taken. What should I do?Jun 25, 2024
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