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Employer agreed to settle before MOHRE. What if they don’t pay the promised amount?

Q: Hello, I already have a dispute order with MOHRE. Then my employer became willing to settle the case. What should I do in case they do not follow through with the promised amount to pay?
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After 11 months of work, how many leave days is an employee entitled to?

Q: Hello, I want to inquire regarding my leave privileges. I am now 11 months in my company. How many leaves am I privileged to? Based on Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating labour relations and its executive regulations, you are entitled to a paid weekly rest for not less than one day, as specified in the work contract or the work regulation. The Council of Ministers may increase the weekly rest day stipulated in this article. The Decree-Law and its executive regulations also stipulate that you are entitled to an annual leave with full pay as follows: - Thirty days for each year of your extended service. - Two days per month in respect of any employee with more than six months and less than one year of service. - Leave for parts of the last year of your service in case it is terminated before you use your annual leave balance. Now my question is: do I have 22 days I can use? Can someone explain to me in detail? Thank you!
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How many days do I need to wait for company cancellation following resignation and notice?

Q: Hello, How many days do I need to wait for company cancellation following resignation and one-month notice?
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UAE

How can I clear my name in Khorfakkan court for a bank case after being cleared by Abu Dhabi court?

Q: The Khorfakkan judge did not clear the case, but the Abu Dhabi court set it as cleared because they found out that the scammer who used my lost Emirates ID to open a bank account and scam other people using my name. They got a picture when this guy opened the bank, so it is clearly not me. But the Khorfakkan court wants me jailed and deported.
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Despite a waiver, the case is still with the public prosecution. Can I travel?

Q: Hello, I had a case regarding fraud by technical means, and we did a tanazul. It was attested and submitted to the court, but the case still hasn’t been dropped and is now with the public prosecution. What do I do now, as I need to travel urgently?
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How can we claim our money back if the cheque we received have bounced for insufficient funds?

Q: We received a cheque which has now bounced. We have tried for over a month and a half now to get a new cheque from the person, and every day he says the next day. We need the money now. We have been to the police station, and they said they can not do anything as the reason the cheque bounced is "Insufficient funds." We have been to Al Barsha - Dubai Courts, and they said there is nothing they can do about it. We are not sure what we can do. We need the money asap to pay our kids` school fees, let alone all the interest we have lost.
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Is it possible for a foreigner to get a divorce in Dubai?

Q: Is it possible for a foreigner to get a divorce here in Dubai?
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UAE

Who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?

Q: Hello I joined my new company on February 26, 2025. Upon joining the new company, I asked HR if it was free to join the company, and she said yes. After working with them for 1 month, I experienced a salary delay, and I had to go to the office to ask why there was a delay in my salary. That is when the HR told me she deducted my whole salary to recover the transfer fee. Now my question is, who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?
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UAE

Can't get an NOC from my old employer. How should I proceed with the new visa?

Q: Hello, My former employer put me on abscond, and I applied for amnesty. I obtained an outpass. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, I didn`t travel. Now I got a job, and my new company is trying to process a visa. Even after paying fines and trying to clear my abscond, they still need an NOC from my former employer, which I am not able to obtain. What can I do?
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Can my old employer sue me for a non-compete clause that's only in the offer letter?

Q: Hi, I was previously working in a company based in DMCC and have now moved to Hamriyah Free Zone. In my DMCC contract, there was no mention of a non-compete, but my offer letter includes one. Now, in my new organization, if my old customers start to contact me for business, am I liable for any legal action from my previous employer?
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Can I sell branded replica watches online, not in a physical store?

Q: Hello, Can I sell branded replica watches online, on Facebook Marketplace, etc.? Not in a physical store, just online.
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A new job offer, but stuck with a police case and a travel ban. How to secure a new visa?

Q: Hello, I have a new job offer, but there is a police case and a travel ban. What can I do to get the visa, as my visa for my current job is about to expire, also?
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Is it possible to change jobs and process visa while facing a police case and a travel ban?

Q: Hello, My husband has a police case now and a travel ban, and is still waiting for trial with the prosecutor. Is it possible for him to transfer to a new employer within the country? Will he be able to process his visa?
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UAE

Can my sister file a claim for compensation after a criminal case for sexual harassment?

Q: Hello, My sister filed a criminal case against her employer (sexual harassment), and it is already with the Public Prosecutor. Her employer refuses to compensate her at all. Can we file a civil claim? When should we do it? Can we still file a civil claim after the judgment of the case?
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What legal action can a company take to recover an amount from a non-paying customer?

Q: Hello, We are a building materials trading company based in the UAE. We supplied materials worth AED 50,000 to a customer around 8 months ago, but despite repeated follow-ups and reminders, no payment has been made to date. We would appreciate guidance on the following: 1. What legal action can we take to recover the amount? 2. What documents should we have ready (e.g., delivery notes, invoice, emails)? 3. How long does the legal process typically take in the UAE for such cases? 4. Is there a recommended timeline or deadline after which legal steps should be initiated? Thank you in advance for your advice!
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UAE

هل تقسم الأملاك بعد الطلاق بين الزوجين وفق القانون الإماراتي؟

س: هل تقسم الأملاك بعد الطلاق بين الزوجين وفق القانون الإماراتي؟