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Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I had an accident and was diagnosed with a spine fracture. A lawyer came to me, and I don`t know where he got my number from. I needed to give him a power of attorney (POA) while I was on my sick bed, because he said he could not proceed with my case without it. Fast forward, a judgment was passed in my favor, but he never told me. He would never call me, and if I called or texted him for updates, he wouldn`t reply. He later went for an appeal without my knowledge. Now, the case has been in execution for the past two months, and he is still refusing to pick up my calls for updates or any information on my case. He has not been transparent or fair with my case. I called their office line today, and the administrator said they have finished with my case, so the lawyer is supposed to do what is expected of him. Please, which are the proper authorities to report this lawyer to? He is really taking advantage of my patience and the POA in his hands.

Leaving a company during the probation period: What are the obligations?

Q: Asalamo Alaikum, I want to ask if an employee can leave a company during their probationary period to work for another company, and what their obligations would be. Do they have to give one month`s notice, or can they leave immediately? Thanks!

هل يمكن تقديم طلب بالحجز على أموال الشركة لدى الغير في عدة إمارات؟

س: السلام عليكم، رفعت قضية عمالية في إمارة دبي على الشركة وحصلت على حكم لصالحي والآن أنا بصدد فتح ملف التنفيذ. سؤالي: هل يمكن تقديم طلب بالحجز على أموال الشركة لدى الغير (سواء شركات خاصة أو مؤسسات حكومية) في إمارات أخرى؟ مع العلم أنه يوجد للشركة المنفَّذ ضدها فروع في تلك الإمارات الأخرى. وشكرًا!

What are the labor dues in case of disciplinary termination?

Q: Hi, The company sent me a termination email for this reason: "This decision has been made following a disciplinary investigation into your unauthorized absence from work starting from June 22, 2023. As a vital member of the crucial product delivery team, your WFH request during this period was not approved. Despite offering you alternative leave dates, you declined." So now, the company is saying that they are not paying my notice period amount, and also they are asking me for visa cancellation fees. I have worked for 10 months in this company. I have a few questions now: 1. In the case of disciplinary termination, are they liable to pay the notice period amount or not? 2. Do I have to pay the visa cancellation fees?

هل يحق لطبيب ثبتت براءته مقاضاة المشتكي ومطالبته بالتعويض؟

س: السلام عليكم، اشتكى شخص طبيبًا لدائرة الصحة مدعيًا وجود خطأ طبي حصل في علاج ابنه وذكر في شكواه أن ثلاثة مراكز طبية أقرت بوجود خطأ طبي. حققت دائرة الصحة وأرسلت لها المراكز الطبية الثلاثة أنه لا يوجد أي خطأ طبي وأن الطبيب المُشتكَى ضده عالج بمهنية عالية ولم يحدث منه أي خطأ وتقرير الصحة متوفر. بعد صدور التقرير وفوات مدة الاعتراض أو الاستئناف تمت معاتبة المشتكي فقال أنه رفع شكواه ضد المركز الطبي وليس الطبيب، ولكن اسم الطبيب هو الوحيد المذكور في التقرير والوحيد المُشتكى ضده. السؤال: هل يحق للطبيب مقاضاة المشتكي ومطالبته بالتعويض؟ وما المدة بعد صدور التقرير؟ نأمل في ردكم. وشكرًا!

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Sending a follow-up eviction notice referring to the old one served by the ex-owner

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, As the new owner, I need to send a follow-up eviction notice to the tenant, referring to the old eviction notice served by the previous owner. How much would it cost to file a court eviction notice? Thanks!

Taking possession of a customer's vehicle if he has an outstanding bill

Q: Hello, I am the owner of an automotive garage in the UAE. I have a customer who has an outstanding bill and has not collected their vehicle yet. Every time the customer claims they will come to collect their vehicle and close their outstanding payments, they end up lying and ignoring calls for weeks. Is there any form of legal action I can take or a way I can legally possess the vehicle after a certain time period?

Do I get gratuity after resigning from a job after 1.5 years?

Q: Hi Mahmoud, I am seeking your professional advice and guidance regarding a certain doubt that has arisen in the context of my resignation from my current employment. I will be leaving the company on July 4th after working with them for 1 year and 6 months. Do I get a gratuity according to UAE law?

How to anonymously complain about company health insurance deductions?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My company deducts the fee for my family health insurance monthly from my salary. How can I complain without revealing my identity?

إمكانية فسخ عقد الزواج قبل الدخول بدون دفع المؤخر

س: السلام عليكم، هل يمكن فسخ عقد الزواج بدون دخول بلا سبب منطقي وبدون موافقة الزوجة أو الضغط عليها لإجبارها على التخلي عن المؤخر؟

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Do I have to pay my employer for the remaining notice period upon resignation?

Q: Hello, I hope I get the answer. I emailed my company a resignation letter during my probation period. As per my contract, my notice period is three months. However, due to depression, I only served one month. In June, I had absences from work and they told me to stop working and sign the cancellation papers. They said that I need to pay them for the remaining 42 days of my notice period. Do I really need to pay them for those remaining days? Thank you!

The expected punishment for theft when the victim agrees to drop the charges?

Q: Dear whom it may concern, I would like to ask on behalf of a family member who faces a trial soon in Sharjah on charges of theft. He is concerned about the level of punishment he faces. (Roughly 6,500 dirhams worth of goods were stolen.over four times. He has maintained his position of guilt from the beginning. He has compensated the victims twice the amount, roughly 12000 dirhams and the complainant has agreed to drop the charges). It seems like the case will be classified as a misdemeanor "Jonhaa". What can he expect his punishment to be? And would appointing a lawyer help to lower the punishment at this stage? Thank you in advance!

RERA vs. Rental Valuation Certificate: Which will the Rent and Dispute Center follow?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I sent my tenant in Dubai a rent increase notice before the 90-day period required by RERA. The RERA rent calculator does not allow any rent increase in this case, but I requested a Rental Valuation Certificate from the Dubai Land Department, which showed a rent increase. According to the law, which one will the Rent and Dispute Center follow?

The consequences of a traffic investigation in Dubai after a car accident

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, A driver is driving a car and a pedestrian suddenly runs across the road. There were no pedestrian crossings. The pedestrian has moderate injuries. What are the further procedures in Dubai? Could there be a travel ban?

Entry ban to UAE: Can I travel to other GCC countries?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I may have an entry ban to the UAE. Can I travel to other GCC countries? Also, can I transit through Dubai Airport?

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