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The employer refuses to release the employee at the end of a limited contract

Q: Hello, I have been working for my employer for 2 years under a limited contract, and the expiration date is after one month. I’ve told my employer that I am resigning and not renewing the contract. He refused to accept my resignation. But I am going to work till the expiration date of my contract. Can I open a case in advance (before my last working day) that he is not cancelling my visa? Thank you.

How to claim the remaining amounts unpaid by a company after delivery of goods

Q: Our company (Ajman Freezone) has delivered goods to a company in Mainland Dubai. The payment terms agreed on 30% on order confirmation and 70% on delivery of goods to the warehouse in Dubai. The customer paid 30% on the order confirmation and failed to settle the 70% on delivery of the goods to their warehouse. Upon confronting the customer that he failed to comply with the payment terms, he asked to pay in installments. We agreed on five monthly installments and the customer confirmed the date and amount of the payments via email. Oct 2020, November 2020, December 2020, January 2021 and February 2021. He failed to pay December 2020, January 2021 and February 2021. Since then he has been avoiding us, and only when we keep pressuring him, he pays small amounts, which are not equal to the monthly installments agreed upon. The installments were confirmed, but not handed over as PDC. Kindly advise what can be done in this case and if it is feasible to go to court.

تكليف المدعي في دعوى عمالية بدفع تكاليف الخبير رغم أنه لم يطلب خبيرًا

س: تقدمت بدعوى عمالية وقدمت مذكرة توضيحية ومستندات وفي أول جلسة طلب القاضي مذكرات ختامية من الأطراف وفي الجلسة التالية "جلسة المرافعة" عيّنت الشركة محامى والمحامى طلب في مذكرته ندب خبير حسابي وحُجِزَت للحكم. حكمت المحكمة بندب خبير وكلفتني أنا بدفع ٨٠٠٠ درهم للأمانة على ذمة أتعاب ومصروفات الخبير. مع العلم أني لم أطلب تعيين خبير والشركة هي التي طلبت تعيينه. شرحت في المذكرة الأولى التوضيحية أنني لا أتقاضى الراتب وليس لدي مال ومديون. لماذا كلفني القاضي بدفع الأمانة؟ السؤال: هل هذا مؤشر لي أن القاضي رأى أنه ليس لي الحق في الدعوى؟ ما وضعي إذا لم أدفع الأمانة (ليس لدي مال)؟

Can the landlord notify the tenant and run checks randomly on the property?

Q: If the owner or his representative wants to visit the property, the owner will give prior notice of 48 hours (2 Days) in advance. Is this legal? While I am staying in the apartment, the owner wants to come in and randomly do checks.

What to do if you default on commercial lease and get a bounced cheque judgment?

Q: I have got a decision against me from RDC for 1.5 million. I issued the cheque but the contract is in somebody else`s name. Also, the manager is another person but I issued the cheques of my company. I want to know how RDC will start the implementation of judgment because I lost all of my business during Corona.

Inability to pay the installments of an property after its completion

Q: Hi, I purchased an apartment in 2018 which was ready or completed property. I paid the down payment, then after Corona, I was not able to pay the installments. Can I get my down payment back? Or they will take it? And if yes, will they, by the court, force me to pay the full amount of the apartment and go to jail?

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تحميل العميل المتضرر المصاريف الإدارية عند فسخ عقد عقاري

س: مرحبًا، اشتريت وحدة عقارية في إمارة عجمان عبارة عن محل والمفروض الاستلام في سنة 2018 وتم التمديد حتى 2019. نسبة إنجاز المشروع حتى اليوم لا تتعدى 57%. كانت هناك مخاطبات بيني وبينهم ولم يتم التوصل لاتفاق. قمت بمراجعة دائرة التنظيم العقاري وتم الاجتماع مع المحامي والاتفاق على إرجاع وسحب المبلغ المدفوع من قبلي كاملاً من حساب الضمان بالتراضي بين الطرفين وقد وافق على ذلك محامي الشركة. الآن حين تابعت الموضوع مع المحامي، قال إنه سيحضر عقد الفسخ وسألته هل سيكون المبلغ المُستَرد كاملاً لأنه من حساب الضمان؟ قال سيتم خصم نسبة باعتبارها رسوم إدارية وهي نقطة الخلاف معهم؛ فهل يُسمَّى العقد فسخًا؟ وهل يحق لهم اقتطاع نسبة من المبلغ المسترد من حساب الضمان؟ علمًا بأنني أستحق أيضًا مبلغًا تعويضيًا يجوز أو يحق لي المطالبة به. يُرجى الإفادة وشكرًا!

Defending a labor appeal filed by an employer after winning the labor case

Q: Hi, I have won a labor partial case of DHS 8400 and after the final judgment, my employer has registered a labor appeal case against me and has put an allegation of 20K on me instead. On the first hearing, the judge told me to reply to the memorandum that the company submitted and when I visited Al Adheed center, they advised me not to reply to the memorandum as it is not needed because ultimately their appeal will be canceled as the claim value of the case is less. My hearing for final judgment is now decided for next month. I`m still scared that I may not receive my payment and instead, I may I end up paying 20K to my employer. Also, please advise what happens after I lose this appeal case. Please advise!

أنصبة ورثة امرأة واستئثار أحدهم بالموروث دون الباقين

س: سيدي المحامي، لدي مشكلة تتعلق بالورث. إذا ماتت امرأة لديها بيت و3 بنات وزوج وأب وأم و5 إخوة، فمن يرث؟ وهل يستطيع أحد الأطراف طرد البقية من البيت؟

How to extend your stay in the UAE upon termination and cancellation of visa?

Q: In the month of April 2021, I received a 30-day termination notice. The company informs me of the visa cancellation, but there are only a few flights to India at this time. In addition, I must spend 14 days in quarantine in a hotel in my home country. When I explained the situation to them, they advised me to apply for a visit visa once my visa was canceled. Please let me know if any rules have changed as a result of the COVID-19 restriction/situation.

What are the legal requirements for marriage of expatriates in the UAE?

Q: Hi, I am a resident here in the UAE from the Philippines, but my partner is a US citizen. If he comes on a visit visa, can we get married here in the UAE?

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إلغاء توكيل أُصدر في الكويت من مصر

س: عملت توكيل عام في الكويت وأنا الآن في مصر. أريد إلغاء التوكيل. ماذا أفعل؟

الإعفاء من غرامات التأخير في حالة صدور حكم قطعي بالبراءة

س: صدر ضدي حكم غيابي بغرامة وإبعاد. شرعت في عمل معارضة نظرًا إلي أنه كان سوء تفاهم بيني وبين الطرف الآخر. صدر الحكم بالبراءة. ما المقصود بالحكم القطعي بالبراءة؟ هل انتهت القضية؟ حاولت في هذه الفترة تعديل وضعي، ولكن انتهت صلاحيته نظرًا لعدم صدور الإقامة بسبب القضية. هل أُعفَى من غرامات التأخير؟ آسف على الإطالة وأرجو الإفادة!

How can I get a legal professional assistance to draft a shareholder agreement?

Q: We need to draft a shareholder agreement, who can provide me with costs?

How to claim the profits of an investment in a company after stopping payments?

Q: I have invested in a company for lucrative profit returns in 6 months documented in Dubai courts agreement plus a contract from the company. The company contract has weekly profit for an amount of 6 months. I have 4 contracts that end each in 6 months. The 1st contract ended in June, 2nd will end in July, 3rd in Aug, and 4th in Sep 2021. I did receive weekly profits delayed by ±4 days into my account, however, since the 3rd week of April, I have stopped receiving the profit from the company and CEO in charge of the deal. I have tried to communicate with the company and the CEO but all I get is a message saying `you will receive the amount his week`. No amount received and I have a substantial backlog. Due to this improper communication and dealing, I would like to know the course I should take to recover my investments. Appreciate the advice to move forward.

What can I do if the company I invested money with denies my rights?

Q: I invested money in a trading company and the CEO has refused to pay me back with interest for 3 months now and my investment contracts end today. Please, what can I do? I can go to the police station to file a complaint. I need your legal advice, please.

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