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Can I leave my job without notice if I found a better job offer?
Q: Respected Sir, I have completed 8 months in a company and it was mentioned in the contract that after completing 6 months of probationary period, the salary will be revised. But it was not revised for the last 2 months. I got a new opportunity and asking for immediate joining, so I want to resign immediately and I am ready to compensate the company. But they are asking for a complete 3-month salary. But in my contract, it is mentioned that you have to pay 45 days` basic salary and expenses of working visa and license expenses. Kindly suggest to me what should I do because they are asking for 3 3-month complete salary which is not possible for me to pay. Questions & Answers
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How to avoid overstay fine and apply for new visa in UAE after visit visa expiry?
Q: Hi, My brother came to the UAE on a visit visa and joined a company. The company took his passport for visa renewal but did not give him his visa until his visa expired. They also did not give him his salary. It has been two months since his visa expired. What can he do to avoid the overstay fine and apply for a new visa? Questions & Answers
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Termination after completing probation period, does she get a month notice?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My colleague was terminated 2 days after completing her 6-month probationary period. The company gave her a 14-day notice period. Shouldn`t she get a 1-month notice period since she had already completed the 6-month period? What are her options? She has not received any official communication from the government yet, and the company has not either. Questions & Answers
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How long does it take to get money after winning a case against employer?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I won the case against my employer and am now in the execution order process. When can I get the money after execution? What are the steps to follow after execution registration? How does the court pay me the money? Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I still claim salary and gratuity if my cancellation was from the labor department?
Q: Hello Sir/Ma`am, I have been canceled by the labor department because my company did not cancel my visa, nor did they pay me my salary for 3 months or my end-of-service benefits. After the cancellation from the labor department, can I file a complaint against my employer for not paying me my salary and end-of-service benefits? Thank you! Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I evict the tenant when I buy a new property with the intention to rent it for a higher price?
Q: Hi There, Here is my current situation: I have just bought a property, and the previous landlord issued an eviction due to the intention to sell, valid until 9th Nov 2023. It was sent by Dubai Courts, and the previous tenant acknowledged it. The new tenant is refusing to leave and said that I have to serve a new 12-month notice to them. I do not want to send a new notice, as I do not plan to live in the property, I plan to rent it (they are paying 42K AED under the market and not even covering the mortgage) for a few years before moving in. My questions: a) Can I send a legal letter from a notary public, referencing the previous notice which is still valid, from Dubai courts? b) If so, can I legally evict them on the agreed date, and will RERA be in my favor? c) If they do leave, am I able to rent the property? I never stipulated an intention to move in on the notice, as it was the previous landlord`s notice which is "intention to sell". Questions & Answers
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Getting original certificates from previous company during visa cancellation process?
Q: Hello Sir/Madam, My visa has expired, and a case is ongoing in court for its cancellation process. My judgment is on September 7, 2023. In this case, how can I get my original certificates from my previous company? When will they provide me with my certificates? I need my certificates, so what should I do now in this situation? Thank you! Questions & Answers
UAE
Job visa transfer from UAE to Qatar: do I need to cancel my UAE visa?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently on a job visa in the UAE and planning to take a new job in Qatar. Do I need to cancel my UAE visa to get a new job visa in Qatar? I am staying in Sharjah, UAE with my family, and my children are studying in Sharjah. I would appreciate your advice. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can the bank file a civil case against me for a property?
Q: Please advise if the bank is filing a civil case regarding a property. Questions & Answers
UAE
What to do if someone took my money and didn't deliver the goods?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Someone took money from me for some things, but I didn`t receive the things. One day, he told me that he couldn`t give me my money back. I called him for several days, but he still didn`t reply to me. How can I get my money back? Can you give me some suggestions? Questions & Answers
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Employer forcing me to sign addendum to contract to give up benefit: What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If the company HR is now forcing me to sign an addendum to my contract to give up a benefit in my original contract, and is threatening to fire me if I do not sign, what is the best way to protect myself? The benefit they want to remove is that "upon completion of each year of service, staff will receive two additional full months` salary, according to their performance appraisal." My performance appraisal entitles me to the full two months` salary, but the new GM is asking HR to have all staff sign the addendum to give up this benefit, or they will be fired. Questions & Answers
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Landlord wants to change maintenance terms after rent increase: What are my rights?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a question about the renewal of my contract for the third year. The owner has increased the rent according to the RERA index, and I have agreed to this. However, there was an additional term in the contract that stated that the landlord would be responsible for major maintenance. The landlord has now said that all maintenance will be the responsibility of the tenant, and he has stopped communicating with me. Is it allowed to change the terms and conditions of the contract when renewing it with a higher rent price? Questions & Answers
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How to deal with a wife who keeps checking the phone?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My friend is having marital problems because his wife keeps checking his phone without his permission, especially when he is asleep. This is a major source of conflict between them, especially when his wife finds pictures of other women on his phone. Questions & Answers
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Blackmailing a married woman in UAE: Can she be arrested for adultery?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My friend is a married woman and an expert in the UAE. She had an affair with a man, and someone found out about it. This person is blackmailing her by threatening to tell her husband, but is not asking for money. If my friend goes to the police about the blackmailer, can she be arrested for adultery as a backlash? Questions & Answers
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What are the consequences of leaving UAE with absconding case?
Q: Hello, I have an absconding case on my work permit, and my ID and medical process have not been completed. Can I leave the UAE without a passport? Questions & Answers
UAE