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My previous employer filed an embezzlement case. How can I lift the travel ban and expedite it?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My previous employer has filed an embezzlement case against me after I left the job (almost 14 months ago). I have no clue what evidence they have, as it is a fake case. I also didn’t have any non-compete clause in my contract. The case is still under investigation at the police station and has not been passed to prosecution. My statement was taken two months ago, but there has been no further development. I do have a travel ban in place, as it is a criminal case. Is there a way to move the case to prosecution and lift the ban? How should I prepare for it?

Can a POA signed by one owner of a jointly owned property authorize a valid eviction notice?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I received a rental apartment eviction notice from Dubai courts, which was sent and signed by a power of attorney. However, the property has two owners. Do both owners need to authorize the POA, and is there a way to check if the POA is actually authorized to send the notice? Is it possible that the POA has authorization from only one owner and was still able to send the notice?

How is compensation calculated for evicting a tenant and renting to someone else?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My former tenant filed a 200k compensation case against me because I did not move into the house and rented it to another tenant. There was only one hearing, and in the next, I received the judgment to pay 100k in compensation. The breakdown states 40k as the rent difference for each year and 20k as moral damages. I am unable to understand how this amount was calculated, as the rent difference between my old rent and his new rent is 30k per year. Also, why have I been asked to pay the rent difference for 2 years?

Should I pay 3 months' salary if I leave my job without notice to care for my newborn?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I am leaving my job without a notice period because I have had a baby, and I am unable to leave him by himself at home. My contract states: Except as provided in clause 11.1, either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time by giving three (3) months` prior written notice, or payment in lieu of notice, to the other party. (Any period of leave, including school holidays, cannot be counted towards the notice period.) Does this mean I need to pay my employer three months` salary, or is it not clearly stated enough, so I don`t have to pay it back?

How can I file a complaint against a customer for non-payment and fraud?

Q: Hello, I own a tourism company in the UAE. A customer hired a vehicle with a driver from my company, stating he would pay in cash. He used the car to get picked up from Jumeirah, traveled to Sharjah, and utilized it for a full-day service. When the driver requested payment, the customer said he would pay at the end of the service. However, at the end, he made the driver wait at a location and never showed up. I’ve followed up with him, but he neither pays nor responds to my texts or calls. He has a UAE number. How can I file a complaint against him? Is this considered fraud? Should I file a complaint with Dubai Police?

The visa should be canceled automatically after six months; how is this done?

Q: Hello, I was laid off from my job in January 2024 and had to leave the UAE without canceling my visa due to a family emergency. It`s been months, and my visa and EID are still active. As far as I know, after six months, they should be canceled automatically. How is this possible? I asked GDRFA about it, and they told me to discuss it with my employer, but they are not responding. I want to come to Dubai as a tourist now. Please help me. What should I do?

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Deportation in the UAE: Its Concepts, Procedures, and Legal Implications

Deportation in the UAE is one of the most significant legal issues that many individuals face in the country, whether they are citizens or expatriates. Deportation is a legal procedure taken against a foreigner who has committed legal violations or transgressions that require their removal from the country. In this article, we will explore the concept of deportation in the UAE, the main reasons for deportation, the procedures involved, and the legal consequences for the deported individual.

Do I have to pay my company after resignation for a training that never happened?

Q: Hi Sir, I would like to ask a question. In my contract, there is an additional addendum stating that I have to pay up to 5000 AED for the training in case I terminate my contract within 1 year. Now the question is, I`m already 6 months in service. Do I have to pay that even though the company did not provide any training for me? I`m confused because it is stated you will have to pay because of the training but the company did not provide the training. Will I pay or not?

I resigned and joined another company and facing a case based on the non-compete agreement. What to do?

Q: Hi. I have resigned from a company to move out of the country. Later I decided to come back and I asked them if they could take me back. They declined and I have a message stating that I`m free to join anywhere. I joined a new organization and they are filing a labor case for a non-compete clause and not clearing my FnF.

Can I re-enter the UAE after being outside for over 6 months if my visa is still active?

Q: Hello, I have been outside the UAE for more than 6 months, but my visa is technically active when I checked on the GDRFA website. Will I be able to enter the UAE? If I travel there, will I be allowed entry?

How long does MOHRE take to issue a work permit in the UAE?

Q: Hello, How long does MOHRE take to issue a work permit in the UAE?

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Can the employer report absconding if an employee went to their home country and failed to return?

Q: Can the employer report absconding if an employee goes to their home country on leave but does not come back to UAE?

Can my wife rent out a property I’m gifting her after evicting the current tenant for sale?

Q: Hello, I own a property that is currently tenanted, and an eviction notice has already been served to the tenant, citing that I plan to sell the property. However, I am planning to gift this property to my wife. After the eviction notice expires, can my wife rent this property to a new tenant?

I paid a a booking fee for a real estate company to rent a warehouse and did not work. How to get the fee back?

Q: Hi, I paid 10% (booking fee) to a real estate company for renting a warehouse compound in Dubai. We had a verbal and written agreement (via invoice) that if the deal didn’t go through, they would refund the full 10% booking fee. The landlord took a lot of time and the deal didn’t go through, now one of the real estate agents is saying his partner is a scammer (2 owners). He says he always does this and does not refund clients` booking amounts. Right now, one partner says he will refund the money but it’s been a month since I asked for the money back. He is always telling stories. However, he gave me a personal cheque of around 60k saying this was a guarantee cheque. However, he didn’t have any money in it so asked me not to deposit it. I really need my money back. How to proceed with this? Should I go to RERA or the police to help me get my money back asap? Kindly assist. Thank you

Can an expat Muslim woman and an expat non-Muslim man live together in a relationship in the UAE?

Q: Can an expat Muslim woman and an expat non-Muslim man live together in a relationship in the UAE?

Can I grant someone a power of attorney with expired personal documents?

Q: Greetings, I have some cases to deal with, but all my documents are now expired. Is there any possible way to grant someone power of attorney with expired personal documents?

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