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Is it possible to return back to the UAE due to the non-renewal of Emirates ID?
Q: Hello! I got a labor ban due to stay in the UAE without the renewal of my Emirates ID and our company CR. I would like to travel back to the UAE for a job search on a tourist visa. Can I get a tourist visa also work visa after accepting a job offer? Please clarify. Questions & Answers
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Consequences of resigning from a limited contract to take another offer
Q: Greetings Madam, I am working as a security guard in Abu Dhabi and I got a new offer letter from another company as a client recommend me. I am working with my company for 3 years on a limited period contract, and I renewed my visa last December 2020. Now I want to resign from my current employer. Can I do it? What can be the issue if I want to leave? Questions & Answers
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Legal assistance in preparing T&Cs and privacy policy for startups
Q: Hi, I am starting a website that connects freelancers to media professionals and individuals. It will be a marketplace sort of platform. Where can I find a legal advisor to help with the terms and conditions and privacy policy for startups? Thank you for your reply in advance. N. Questions & Answers
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How to claim money from a UAE company against provided services
Q: We as an Indian company provided software services to one of our clients in the UAE (a private company) in 2017. Since then, the customer is delaying the payment, and now we have offered him a 50% net discount on their payable as requested by them. Even with this, they are not paying. What legal action can be taken against them? Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law No. (45) of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, known as the "PDPL", govern Personal Data regulations in the United Arab Emirates Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law No. (46) of 2021 on Electronic Transactions and Trust Services
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as the "New E-commerce Law", govern E-commerce regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New E-commerce Law repeals the previous UAE E-commerce Law (Federal Law No. (1) of 2006 Concerning Electronic Transactions & Commerce). Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law no. (36) of 2021 on Trademarks
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law, known as the "New Trademarks Law", govern Trademarks regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Trademarks Law repeals the previous UAE Trademarks Law (Federal Law No. (37) of 1992 Concerning Trademarks). Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law, known as the "New UAE Penal Code", governs criminal actions in the United Arab Emirates. The New Penal Code repeals the previous UAE Penal Code (Federal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code). Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies governs commercial companies in the United Arab Emirates. The New Commercial Companies Code repeals the previous UAE Commercial Companies Code (Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 on Commercial Companies). Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law no. (38) of 2021 on Copyrights and Neighboring Rights
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law, known as the "New Copyright Law", govern Copyright regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Copyright Law repeals the previous UAE Copyright Law (Federal Law No. (7) of 2002 On Copyrights and Related Rights). Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980). Laws & Regulations
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Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2021 On Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law, known as the "New Cybercrimes Law", govern Cybercrimes regulations in the United Arab Emirates. The New Cybercrimes Law repeals the previous UAE Cybercrimes Law (Federal Decree-Law No. (5) of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes). Questions & Answers
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Can you resign without a notice period for the non-payment of salary?
Q: Dear Sir, I am working as a pharmacist in a single pharmacy in Ajman since July 2015. I am the only employee in this pharmacy. My contract is unlimited and my salary is 5500 (basic 2000). My 18 months` salary is pending since 2019. I filed a labor complaint in November 2020 and my employer promised me to pay an additional salary from January 2021, so I withdrew my complaint. After the labor complaint, my salary was a bit regular but there were some months when the salary was pending. I had the trust that he will clear my pending salary. My visa is till May 2022. I request you to guide me in this situation since I do not want to continue the job. Also, can I resign without notice period? Regards Questions & Answers
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What can be done in a case of assault and rejection of bail?
Q: My husband is being held in custody on charges of indecent assault. The case has been under investigation for over 10 days now, the prosecutor has spoken to him once. They have rejected bail applications as well. How long can he continue? If the complainant clears the case (gives tanazul), can the prosecutor still punish him? (through penalty or anything else). Also, I am not able to know the reason for the bail rejection. Are they obliged to give a reason? Questions & Answers
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is it safe to travel to the GCC when you have cheque bounce cases in the UAE?
Q: Hi, I have two cheque cases in the UAE worth around 100K and one commercial civil case worth 55K and I left the UAE without an exit stamp on my passport. Can I travel anywhere in GCC? Questions & Answers
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