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The complainant misses a hearing in a penal case for a fight. What happens?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently facing a legal case under penal law due to a fight. The complainant filed a case against me, but she did not attend the first hearing. What will happen if she fails to attend the hearing for the second time?
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My salary is deducted while I have a family to support. What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently working as a light vehicle driver at a taxi corporation for a year. Despite performing well at my job, my monthly salary was only 1 AED last month. My wife is unwell, and the salary I receive is insufficient to cover her medical expenses or match my financial needs. This situation is causing significant confusion and distress. I want to quit my job and return to my home country, but I don`t have money to cover payments. I find myself in a very helpless situation. I would appreciate any kind advice on what steps I should take.
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Will our company be liable for accidents of workers who are sponsored by another company?

Q: Hi, I am running a startup company in a home renovation business. We have some laborers coming on a daily basis and working on the site and they are paid on a daily basis. Our company is not their sponsor and we simply hire them for a few days to do some labor work. The question is during the work (e.g., while drilling or demolishing) if something happens to one of these laborers, will we be responsible? given they are not directly employed or sponsored by us, should they have their own health insurance while working? How can we protect the business?
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UAE

Filing a case or issuing a travel ban against an employee during the grace period

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, The employee canceled the visa and labor because the employer was delaying the process. Now, the employee has a 30-day grace period during which he is searching for a new job. Can the employer file a case or issue a travel ban?
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Claiming expenses if the case filed against an employee is rejected

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Decision: The court ruled in its presence to reject the case and obligated the filer to pay fees and expenses. A case was filed against me. Can somebody explain if I have won or lost? And if I have won, is there a way to claim my expenses?
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UAE

Travel to Dubai to work as unskilled laborer and quit job to start a training

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My son has been selected for pilot training interviews at Emirates Flight Training Academy. Is it possible for him to travel to Dubai as an unskilled laborer, attend the interview while there, and then quit the job and start the training program if he is selected without any problems with the employer?
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How can I avoid overstay fines if my visa expires during an ongoing labor dispute?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, When my visa expires and there is a dispute with the employer and with an ongoing court case, how can I continue without a fine after the visa expiry?
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No response deadline from judge for husband on maintenance request. What now?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I had submitted an urgent request through the Al Adheed Centre to seek alimony/maintenance from my husband for the expenses of myself and my son. Our court case has been ongoing for a while, and we are not currently living together. As of now, my husband has not been providing any maintenance. Today, the judgment was delivered, and the judge stated, "The person against whom the claim is made shall be notified for comment" (يخطر المعروض ضده للتعقيب). What does this mean? Additionally, the judge did not specify a date for my husband to submit a response or make payments. Please advise!
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UAE

How to get police clearance certificate without Emirates ID from Nigeria?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was in Abu Dhabi from August 2021 to October 2023, and now I need a police clearance certificate. However, I don`t have an Emirates ID, which is why I can`t apply online. Currently, I am in Nigeria. Please guide me on how to apply for the PCC.
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I was deported for overstay, Can I lift the ban and return to the UAE?

Q: I overstayed my visa and I was deported back to my country. Is it possible for me to return to the UAE? And how long does it take for a ban to be lifted?
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Changing the status of a blacklisted employee to obtain a new visa

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is it possible for someone who has been arrested for being blacklisted by a former employer to be given a chance to amend the situation and obtain a new visa?
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How to cancel a labor complaint after being transferred to the court?

Q: Hi! I would like to withdraw my complaint against my previous company. How can I cancel the complaint if MOHRE has already sent a message stating that the case has been transferred to the court?
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Can I change my employment visa when I have an active criminal police case?

Q: Hello, Can I change my employment visa when I have an active criminal police case? Note that it hasn`t been sent for prosecution, and in the police report app, it only shows a police case as active, but there`s no prosecution number. It has been active for more than a month, and I am currently in the process of changing my job.
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UAE

Job offer signed and returned - When is it supposed to start working?

Q: Hello sir, I received a job offer letter yesterday, which I signed and returned. They requested that I provide a copy of my passport, a photo, and a copy of my visa. I`m curious about the timeframe for obtaining the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) approval and when I can commence my employment. Currently, I have 34 days remaining until my visa expires.
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UAE

Upon purchasing a Dutch company, a legal opinion is requested. Who can help?

Q: Hi, My UAE entity is purchasing a company in the Netherlands. The Notary has requested the following: Legal opinion (issued by a local lawyer and duly legalized/apostilled) regarding the purchaser and confirming at least: (i) The statutory name, registered address, and registration details/number of the purchaser, (ii) That the purchaser is in good standing, (iii) That the purchase of the shares of SAS84 B.V. falls within the corporate scope and objects of the purchaser, (iv) That I am authorized to solely represent the purchaser for all purposes. Can a lawyer please help?
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UAE

Can the real estate management ask for a new rent increase after agreeing already on increase?

Q: Hi, I have concerns regarding the real estate increasing the rent without prior notice. Just what happened today, we were about to submit the renewal documents and cheque as per their confirmation in the email for the new rent. Suddenly, they asked for another increase during the submission/renewal date without prior notice. How do we handle this unfair notice?