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Which law governs my termination compensation—Federal No. 8 or No. 33?
Q: Dear Sir, I am working in the private sector in Abu Dhabi. I was recently released from my job due to cost-cutting and am currently in my notification period until January 24th. I have some questions regarding the termination compensation. As per my employment contract with the company, the definitions and rules of interpretation applied to the contract signed by both parties (the company and me) were in line with Federal Labour Law No. 8, which states that the compensation for termination of the contract is 3 months. However, my company assumes that the compensation is only 1 month under Federal No. 33. Could you please advise which one should be followed, considering the law applied to my signed contract with the company? Thank you!
Jan 15, 2025
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UAE
Who covers hospital bills if a laborer whose insurance is being processed is hospitalized?
Q: Hello, If the laborer had just entered Dubai and his insurance was under process, and during that period, he was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage (non-work-related), who is liable to pay the hospital bill?
Jan 15, 2025
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UAE
Am I liable to pay the rent and fines after selling the shop if there is no contract with the landlord?
Q: The landlord has filed a case against me for not paying the shop rent. I notified the owner when I sold the shop in Feb 2022 and the POA was given to the new owner but he took my EID in the contract for renewal. He said it was just for one month and after that, the new owner would cancel the contract because he didn’t have EID for renewal. I requested NOC several times from the landlord but they didn’t give it to me. My contract in which he took my signature expired on 16 March 23 and all the cheques were paid, and the payment was done by a third party too till Sept 24. From March 23 till Sept 24, I didn’t make any agreement with the landlord. Also, the trade license expired in Dec 2023 and was not renewed. I have no idea how the landlord collected cheques till Sept 2024 without a contract, and he doesn’t have any copy of the contract with him. Now he filed a case against me with old documents instead of the new owner`s name in the case. It is sold to 3 people after me. My question here is, am I liable to pay the rent and fines?
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Jan 14, 2025
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UAE
How long to prepare a defense if the Court of Cassation hearing date is not announced?
Q: Hello, A case has been appealed to the Court of Cassation. How many days do we have to respond to the case (prepare a defense) if the hearing date has not been announced?
Jan 15, 2025
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UAE
How can a person under a deportation grant a POA to a trusted person for managing his assets?
Q: A person currently under a deportation order wishes to appoint a trusted person with Power of Attorney (POA) to manage their financial and legal matters, including access to their bank account and other obligations. What is the process for obtaining and registering a POA in this situation? Can it be done while they are still in custody, and what steps should they follow to ensure? Please help.
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Jan 14, 2025
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UAE
Does it matter whether the cheque was issued to an individual or a company?
Q: Hello, What legal recourse is available in the UAE for a cheque bounce? Does it matter whether the cheque was issued to an individual or a company? Does the value of the cheque affect the legal action or process?
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Jan 3, 2025
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UAE
Do I still need to pay court-ordered housing if my ex-wife refuses the house I rented?
Q: Hello, I have decided to rent a house for my ex-wife and my son (she has custody of him). Now she is refusing to move into the house. Is there anything I can do? Do I still have to pay for housing through the court, or will that stop?+4
Jan 13, 2025
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UAE
I requested the reduction of my overstay fines and was advised to visit immigration. Is it safe to go?
Q: Hello everyone, It is a pleasure to send you a question. I hope you can help me with my situation, I need advice about my visa. I requested a reduction of my fines for my overstay, and they sent me a form for my reduction. I checked the status and it is already in the system. They want me to go to Sweihan but I`m scared to go. Is it safe to go there? I have an active status employment visa from my sponsorship now. I was hoping you could help me.Jan 13, 2025
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UAE
What to do if you get terminated and denied gratuity for a minor mistake?
Q: My brother has been working for a company for 11 years. In the last 3 weeks, he had an incident/accident and scratched a plane since he only had 1 person to assist him as the company was not hiring enough people. Senior staff like him are working more to train inexperienced new hires which adds to their workload working almost 12 hours/day including travel to DWC. The pilot said it was aesthetic and could be painted over but a police investigation ensued. Last week 3 managers and HR talked him down as the investigation concluded. He was terminated immediately with only this month`s pay and his 11-year gratuity will not be given by the company. It was not gross negligence or malicious intent, he just didn’t have enough people to help him. He owned up to the mistake and reported the incident within 24 hours. Can he fight for the gratuity?
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Jan 13, 2025
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UAE
How to release my bank account after dropping charges in a wrongful fraud case against me?
Q: Hi My account is frozen & I need to unfreeze it at the earliest as it was maybe due to my case which has been finished & I`m acquitted of all charges as it was a fraud case in which people used my name to scam someone. I have been going through both the Central Bank & my own bank but can`t find a solution. However, the last update that I got was to go to the same court & inform the court accounts team to send an email to the central bank to release my account through which the problem would be solved. Appreciate it if someone could guide me on this if it is the right procedure.Jan 13, 2025
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UAE
Is income from a silent partnership in the UAE subject to corporate tax?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My UAE company has a silent partnership with another UAE company. Does my company have to pay corporate tax on the income from this silent partnership?Jan 13, 2025
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UAE
Can my employer enforce a 90-day notice period after violating my right to health insurance?
Q: Hello, I resigned from my job a few days ago due to health reasons, and my employer does not provide us with health insurance. Can he hold me committed to a 90-day notice period when my labor rights to have insurance have been violated? Would I get in trouble if I only served 30 days?
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Jan 10, 2025
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UAE
Will I be called again by the CID after closing the case in court if they arrest another suspect in the crime?
Q: The case went from CID to police and from police station to public prosecution and finally from public prosecution to the court. Is it possible that CID will call again for the same case if they detain another accused of the same crime after one month or they will add me also in the other case along with him?
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Jan 10, 2025
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UAE
How do I file a complaint against an employer for false absconding?
Q: Hi, How do I file a complaint against an employer for false absconding?
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Jan 10, 2025
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UAE
If a person satisfies their misdemeanor judgment, does this clear their record?
Q: Good day! If a person satisfies their misdemeanor judgment, does this clear their police/immigration record? For example, does it still show up in their history when they exit/enter the country? Thank you for your time!
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Jan 10, 2025
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UAE
Can my company cancel my contract with my permission?
Q: Hello, Can my company cancel my contract with my permission?+3
Jan 10, 2025
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