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Do I have to pay my company for resigning early?
Q: Hello, I resigned from my company after 9 months. I signed a company letterhead agreement stating that I would pay for visa and other expenses if I resigned before the end of my contract. However, there is nothing in my Ministry of Labor contract that says I have to pay anything. The company has already deducted 800 AED for visa expenses from my salary and is now demanding an additional 20,000 AED. Should I pay them? Is there any legal value to a company letterhead agreement? Questions & Answers
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Can a company cancel an employee's visa while on vacation?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Is it possible for a company to cancel an employee`s visa while they are on vacation, and then not allow them to return to the UAE? Questions & Answers
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زوجي يضربني ويريد الطلاق بدون دفع المؤخر. ماذا أفعل؟
س: السلام عليكم، زوجي ضربني ولدي تقرير طبي وتوجد شاهدة. لدي أيضًا صور تبين الاعتداء وزوجي لم يقترب مني إلا مرتين أو ثلاث، علمًا بأني متزوجة منذ ستة أشهر فقط؛ وهو يعاني من مشكلة جنسية وغير قادر على أن يؤدي علاقة جنسية. ذهب للطبيب مرة وأخذ دواء. الآن كثرت المشاكل وأخبر أهلي أنه يريد أن يطلقني ولكن لا يريد تحمُّل دفع المؤخر وأنا لا أريد أن أتنازل عن حقي. لا يجيب على الاتصالات ولا يريد أن يرجع إلى البلد ويطلق. هل الأفضل أن أرفع عليه دعوى بالإمارات؟ وما تلك الدعوى؟ وكيف تتم الإجراءات؟ Questions & Answers
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How to withdraw absconding case from Tasheel while residing in India?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have an absconding case against me after I left the UAE due to a misunderstanding between my management and me. I am currently residing in India. How can I approach Tasheel to withdraw the absconding case? Do I need to travel back to the UAE again? Will there be any immigration issues if I approach Tasheel? Questions & Answers
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Legal implications of civil case judgment against someone serving criminal sentence
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Someone is serving a 6-month sentence for a criminal offense and deportation in jail in Dubai. His sentence will end in January. However, a new civil case has been filed against him for 29 million Dirhams (AED). He did not have a lawyer to represent him in this case, so if the judge does not rule in his favor due to lack of evidence, what will happen? Will he stay in jail after his sentence for longer if he cannot afford to pay the 29 million Dirhams? What if he appeals the judgment of the civil case? The appeal process can take a long time. Does this mean he will still stay in jail after January because he has deportation pending until the appeal of the civil case is complete? Or will he be sent back to his country in January, even though he still has the new civil case pending? Thank you! Questions & Answers
UAE
How long does a first instance hearing at the RDC take? Do both parties get to speak?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, How long does a first instance hearing at the Rental Disputes Center (RDC) take place? Will both the claimant and defendant have a chance to explain their points? Questions & Answers
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Property seller sent an eviction notice to the tenant before sale. Should the new owner send a new one?
Q: Good morning I would like to know if one buys a tenanted house with an already served notice of eviction to the tenant, does the new owner have to re-serve a new 12 months notice, or does the first notice remain in force? I read that if the sales contract mentioned that a notice has already been served, the new owner does not have to serve a new notice. Could you please advise? What should the sales contract say exactly? Also, since the current owner already served notice, can he also ask for a rent increase if he does so before 90 days of the contract renewal? Thanks in advance Questions & Answers
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Who is responsible to pay the admin fee for tenancy contract renewal in UAE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am in the process of renewing my tenancy contract and the agent is claiming AED 1000 administration fee for the renewal. This was not stipulated in the contractual agreement that was signed for the current rental term. Am I responsible to pay this admin fee? From my understanding, the landlord is responsible for paying the admin fee for renewal. Is this correct? Please note that this is for the combined tenancy agreement only and not for the EJARI. I have the responsibility to renew the EJARI. Questions & Answers
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What happens to a work permit status after winning a labor case?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My work permit was canceled after I won a labor case against my employer. They now want to appeal the decision. What will happen to my work permit status? They now want to appeal the decision. What will happen to my work permit status? Will it still be canceled? Questions & Answers
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Do labor appeal court judges only consider documents submitted at the appeal court?
Q: Good day, Do labor appeal court judges review documents submitted at the lower court for the case being appealed? Or do they only consider documents submitted at the appeal court? Or both? Thanks for your kind explanatory response! Questions & Answers
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Can I claim ILOE insurance if I was terminated due to closure of operations?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was terminated from my job due to the closure of operations. I purchased a one-year ILOE (Involuntary Loss of Employment) insurance policy last January. Am I eligible to claim? Questions & Answers
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Resignation due to salary delay and lack of medical insurance
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been working in a private company for 1 year and 3 months. My contract is limited. I really want to resign because the company is not giving me my rights. They are not following what is written in my contract. They delay my salary every month and we do not have medical insurance. Is there any compensation if I resign? Questions & Answers
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The financial obligations of a husband after a khula if he is in jail or jobless
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I want to get a Khula divorce. My husband is in jail. Is he liable to pay the rent and other expenses? If he is released, he will be jobless. Will he still be liable to pay alimony? Under what circumstances can I take him to court if he fails to pay alimony? Questions & Answers
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Do golden visa holders need permission from employers to start their own company?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a golden visa holder and currently hold a work permit from a free zone company. I am planning to start my own free zone company. Is it possible for me to work for both companies? Do I need permission from my current employer to start my own company? Please advise! Questions & Answers
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How to deal with a broker who keeps trying to increase rent?
Q: Hi, My broker has been trying to increase my rent beyond what is allowed by RERA for three years. They make it difficult for me to file a complaint, but eventually, they always send an offer that is in line with RERA`s calculator. They know that we will eventually renew the contract at the RERA-approved rate, but they still keep doing this every year. They waste my time and energy with long, pointless negotiations. What can I do to stop this? The owner is not an Emirati. Thanks for the answers! Questions & Answers
UAE