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What can I do if my company gave me bonus less than the amount we agreed on?

Q: I work in DAFZA. My company does business in USD. My company gave me a target letter that if I did X amount in Euros, then I`ll get AED 57K as an incentive. I managed to do 102% and was expecting an incentive payout accordingly. But they gave me a bonus as per 94% target achievement. They mentioned that the exchange rate was favorable all throughout the year for USD. But if they calculate the sales at the original exchange rate used while deciding the target, I have achieved only 94% of my target. 2 things: 1. They never mentioned in writing anywhere that the final calculation would be based on the fixed exchange rate. 2. Target versus Achievement as per our ERP system, which I used for tracking my achievement status showed me the result as per the actual exchange rate on that day and hence I assumed that I hit 102%. No one pointed out in the whole year that my achievement was not 100% and there`s is nothing in writing reflecting that. How can I ensure that my company pays me the correct amount?

المطالبة بالمبلغ المستحق لدى شركة تحت التصفية

س: السلام عليكم، كسبت قضية تجارية بسيطة في أبوظبي ضد شركة شحن لم تقم بالشحن أو تسليمي شحنتي. فتحت أمر تنفيذ منذ أكثر من 7 أشهر و إلى الآن لم أستلم المبلغ المستحق لي في الحكم. علمًا بأن الشركة تحت التصفية. كيف أحصل على حقوقي؟ شكرًا جزيلاً!

هل يمكن بيع حصتي في شركة ذات مسؤولية محدودة بعد تقديم إخطار تخارج

س: السلام عليكم، قدمت إخطار تخارج لشريكي في الشركة ذات المسؤولية المحدودة، وبعدها رفع شريكي دعوى بوجود منازعات قائمة على المشروع، ولكن المحكمة رفضت الدعوى. هل يمكنني بيع الحصة الخاصة بي؟ علمًا بأنه مضى على الإخطار الذي أرسلته للتخارج 30 يومًا.

Can I make a payment for a company that sent me an offer letter as visa expenses?

Q: Hi there I would like to ask. I got a job offer from this company Alsamira Construction & Petroleum LLC Company (https://alsamira.com). They also sent me the JOB REFERENCE NUMBER. They want me to pay for the visa work permit but in the offer letter, it says that it`s a free flight and visa. EXPENSES: It is understood that the employee will incur expenses to get his/her valid UAE Residence/Work Permit while the Alsamira Construction & Petroleum LLC. The company (Alsamira Group) shall make the required arrangements for the employee’s free flight ticket and visa and reimburse the employee for any other moving expenses after he/she presents an expense report and itemized account of expenditures, pursuant to Alsamira Construction & Petroleum LLC Company (Alsamira Group) and will be reimbursed not later than Five (5) working days after submission of the employee’s expenses, reports and receipts. Can you please give me some advice on what to do?

Can the MOU with the property buyer be extended after expiry without my approval?

Q: Hello, I have signed an MOU without any deposit and the MOU expired today. The broker and buyer did not turn up to close the deal and the MOU expired today. I spoke to another broker but he said that while raising Form A, it`s showing Contract F exists. Earlier it was showing to him Active Contract F exists but now after the expiry of the MOU, it is showing that Contract F exists. How can this expired MOU be still effective?

لا أستطيع تنفيذ أمر الأداء بكامل المبلغ. ماذا أفعل؟

س: السلام عليكم، صدر بحقي أمر أداء. في حال عدم تنفيذ أمر الأداء خلال المدة القانونية، ما الإجراء الذي يتم اتخاذه بحقي؟ أنا مقر بالمبلغ لكن الوضع المالي الخاص بي صعب جدًا ولا أستطيع أداء الدين مرة واحدة. ماذا أفعل؟

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Can the landlord force me to pay rent increase if he sent the notice after the 90 days period?

Q: The landlord wants to increase the rent but didn`t give me the 90 days notice. He claims it is according to the RERA law, but I insisted that he didn`t give me the notice, so he can`t do that. I filed Offer and Deposit at RDC. He is saying now that he refused the offer and deposit and I will have to pay for the increase if I want to renew the contract. What should I do?

Raffle winner's rights violated. What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I need legal assistance regarding my winning of a raffle draw with a prize of AED 100,000. The original payment agreement was not honored, and I was offered a new deal to split the winnings into 20 separate payments without a specified starting date. This delay has caused me personal and financial inconveniences, including bounced cheques and borrowing money. I believe I am entitled to receive the full prize and compensation for damages. I have gathered relevant proof and evidence to support my case.

Will I be arrested in Qatar if I travel for work and I have an unpaid loan in the UAE?

Q: I have an unpaid loan and credit card in the UAE. I will be traveling to Qatar due to work. Will I be arrested in Qatar?

Can I cancel an apartment I bought an get refund if the developer did not provide the requirements?

Q: Hello, I made an EOI payment for one project with a developer in Dubai. In the agreement, it says if the seller is able to allocate the unit similar to the buyer’s requirements, in this case, it’s not refundable. However, I am not happy with the unit and it doesn’t meet my requirements. For example, the view of the unit and the fact that it is on the last floor, the last floor doesn’t work for me although I requested a high floor. And the unit has a city view although I requested a garden/park view in the EOI. At this point, I canceled the purchase and asked for a refund to which I got a response that according to the terms and conditions of the EOI, it is not refundable which is not correct. My requirements for the unit do not match the unit they allocated. What are my rights? Please advise. Thank you.

Foreign shareholder in struggling UAE business: Can I walk away?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a foreign minority shareholder in a business based in the UAE. The business is struggling, and its license is overdue. Unfortunately, my partner is not responding to any communication, and we are accruing late fees from the expired license. What are my options here? At this point, I would not mind relinquishing my shares and walking away if that were possible.

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Can the building management ask for NOC from the landlord to allow me to leave the property?

Q: I want to move out after the completion of my tenancy contract. the building management requires NOC from the landlord before allowing me to move out. My landlord is refusing to give me NOC asking me to first disconnect DEWA. DEWA is in my name. Disconnection of DEWA is not possible before I move out as it is required while I move out. 1. What are my options to get NOC from the landlord? What happens if he continues to refuse to issue NOC? 2. Is it legally ok for building management to ask for NOC before allowing move out?

Do I need to pay for my renewed visa if I resign from my job?

Q: Good day! I have been working at a salon for 9 years and just renewed my 5th contract in November 2022. I want to resign in August 2023. Do I need to pay for my renewed visa, as my employer has said? Thank you!

Is an employer required to provide an employee with family medical insurance?

Q: Hi, Is it legal for employers to deduct change of status and inside-the-country visa fees from employees? Is it the employer`s responsibility to provide family medical insurance for their employees, according to UAE law?

My employer is holding my passport and won't let me go on leave. What can I do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have been working in Dubai since November 2022, but my employer applied for my visa at the end of December and I received my MOHRE contract and residency in early January. It is a limited contract. In February, our employer made us sign an offer letter that has different clauses than the MOHRE labor contract. When I asked the employer, they said it was just a formality for our own personal records. The labor contract and the offer letter both have different clauses (pay, allowance). The offer letter also states that the company can hold my passport, and even if I complete my probation or work for 23 months and 28 days (before 24 months), I will have to pay them the visa fee if I resign. I wanted to go on leave due to family matters involving my mother`s health, but my employer is not allowing me and is holding my passport. Can they do that? Secondly, if I resign without a notice period, am I liable to pay for the visa fee (based on the offer letter)? What if I don`t pay? Can they ban me on this basis?

Can I still cancel my form-F contract after 20 days if I don't get a loan?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a form-F contract with a seller. The contract says that if I do not get a loan, I can cancel the contract after 20 days. I spoke to my agent on WhatsApp, and I was still within the 20-day period. On the 24th day of the contract, I sent an email to my agent to cancel the contract. However, he said that I am now 4 days late. He also mentioned that the sale is cash. After all of this hassle, I see that he is being difficult with me, even though he is my agent. He now says that we still have 18 days to sign the contract, and if I do not sign, he will hand over my security deposit check to the seller. I do not want to lose my 10% deposit, so I am looking for options. I found a friend who wants to buy the villa, but he does not want to apply for a NOC from the developer under a different name. The agent is being difficult and rude to me. Can someone help me with some advice? Also, the agent I have been in contact with is not the same agent who signed the contract. I do not even know this person.

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