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What are the requirements for the second marriage of expatriate in the UAE?
Q: I am married in India and settled in the UAE with my family. I am planning for second marriage in the UAE. Kindly advise how I can sponsor my second wife and what are all the documents required and how do things work. Questions & Answers
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Purchasing goods for customers from outside an employer's shop by an employee
Q: Dear Sir, I am an employer in the UAE. I found that my employee is cheating on me and purchasing goods for my customers from outside my shop. I asked him regarding this and he did not reply correctly so I asked him to leave. Now, what can I do to cancel his contract? He has an unlimited contract. Best regards, Questions & Answers
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Time frame for asking a tenant to vacate an apartment
Q: Hi, I received a call from the landlord that he wants to sell the property and is not planning to renew our contract which will end on the last of the next February. He requested us to pay the last quarter cheque in cash. Please tell me about my legal situation and the right advice in the following cases: 1- What is your advice regarding paying the last quarter into cash (as he said that he closed his bank accounts)? 2- Does he has a right to ask me to leave the apartment before 3 months? 3- Is it right that as per Dubai law, he cannot increase the rent unless we continue for 3 years? Thanks in advance! Questions & Answers
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The employer did not confirmed ending or extending the probation period. What to do?
Q: Hi, I am working in a Freezone company under Dubai Healthcare City. I joined last July and I haven`t received any confirmation from HR whether to end or extend the probation period. What are the rules for resignation in this situation if I find another offer? Thanks for your assistance! Questions & Answers
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When to leave work after submitting a notice of non-renewal of an unlimited contract?
Q: My contract is an unlimited contract. I have been working for the company for 8 years till this coming December 23, 2021. I have just passed my notice through email last November 20, 2021. I am not seeking to renew my contract anymore. My visa will expire on January 29, 2022. Since I have passed my notice last November 20, 2021, can I stop working with them on December 20, 2021? Questions & Answers
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هل يُعد حديث المدعي بشأن فوزه في قضية ضد خصمه تشهيرًا؟
س: السلام عليكم، عند رفع دعوى قضائية ضد طرف ما في دبي للمطالبة بتعويض مادي (أقل من 200 ألف درهم إماراتي) نتيجة إخلاله بالعقد، هل يجوز في حال تم تسوية النزاع لصالح المدعي في لجنة تسوية المنازعات أو عبر القضاء لاحقًا أن يعلن المدعي على الملأ أنه رفع دعوى ضد فلان بسبب كذا وكذا للمطالبة بكذا وكذا وقد كسب الدعوى ضده وحصل على كذا وكذا كرد اعتبار معنوي له؟ أم أن هذا يعتبر تشهير ضد المدعى عليه؟ Questions & Answers
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A partner is threatening to blacklist another partner. What to do?
Q: Dear sir, I established a civil company in Dubai with a partner. My share is 25%, my partner share is 70%, and 5 % is for a local agent My partner is blackmailing me that he can blacklist or ban me. We have no bank account. We just have a partnership agreement in a notary public. My visa is a manager`s visa. So I just want to know how can I solve that problem? Thanks! Questions & Answers
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How to bail sister after detention in a case for investigation?
Q: Good afternoon, My sister was called by the police for questioning with regards to a complaint of a local lady who lost her Rolex watch inside a public toilet. My sister is one of the seven individuals that the police have invited for questioning as they are seen in CCTV using the toilet after the lady who lost her watch. My sister is detained at the police station since yesterday night. Her phone is taken by the police. Is there a way that we can do to help my sister? Please advise. Questions & Answers
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How to return to the UAE after deportation for similarity in names?
Q: I was living in the UAE for 17 years with my family. I was doing business and very happy until in 2020 I was stopped at Dubai Airport and sent back to my county. They told me I have a problem with another name. Anyone can help me? I gave one typing shop who told me he can clear bring me back to Dubai. He took advance AED 27000 and now not responding. Please help, I want justice. Questions & Answers
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The employer refuses to cancel my visa after completing the notice period
Q: I am working in Abu Dhabi for the last year and my visa is valid for one more year. I want to go final exit. For that, I already send an email one month ago, but now my employer refuses to cancel my visa. What can I do? Questions & Answers
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Can a hotel apartment double the monthly rent without notice?
Q: Can a hotel apartment DOUBLE the monthly rent (my rent is AED 6000 doubled to AED 12000) with no notice at all? Questions & Answers
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هل يسقط حق الموظف في العمولة إذا لم تذكر في العقد؟
س: لو لم يتضمن عقد العمل صراحة عمولة للموظف، فهل يسقط حق الموظف فيها؟ كنت أحصل على عمولة ولكنها ليست مذكورة في العقد. الآن بعد إنهاء عقدي رفضت الشركة إعطائي العمولة بحجة أنها ليست في العقد. ماذا أفعل لأحصل على حقي؟ هل توجد مادة بالقانون تحميني؟ وما هي؟ Questions & Answers
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Issuing a work ban against an employee due to joining another company?
Q: Dear sir/madam, I have been working as an accountant in a private company since October 30, 2019. The company visa was issued on 20th March 2020 and I had a 2-year unlimited contract. My visa will expire on 20th March 2022. I got a new job offer and they asked me to join after 18 days and accordingly, I submitted 18 days notice period and on November 1, 2021, I signed the offer letter of the new company. The resignation was submitted via email on November 2 and a hard copy was also submitted to HR. On November 6, my company owner called me and told me that I would not be allowed to go and if I am trying to go, he will ban me for 5 years. Questions & Answers
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Leave dues and flight ticket allowance of the employee after renewing contract
Q: Good day, I just wanna ask about the benefits that I can get for my vacation. I just finished my 2 years` limited contract this month and they renewed my contract and gave me a vacation date from February to April. I have a monthly salary of AED 3300 with an AED 2000 basic salary. What are the benefits I can get upon the vacation period? And is it lawful for them to give a 1-way ticket and I am the one to buy the ticket for the way back? Thanks Questions & Answers
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The consequences of returning to the UAE while financial dues are pending
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, An RDC judgment of Aed100500/- was issued against me in Dubai. They did the evictìon in my absence. I defaulted on rental cheques due to having no salary for a long time I was in India for 3 months to settle my family. The firm is in Dubai. No official information was given to me for any activities at any time. I got all information and judgments unofficially. I am coming back to Dubai on the 2nd of December. The judgment was issued on the 14th of October and the eviction is being processed today as per unofficial information. Would I face any problem at the airport on arrival? Please give me an advice! Thanks and regards, Questions & Answers
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