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Doctrine of Economic Substance in the UAE
The introduction of the Doctrine in the UAE brings the UAE in line with other jurisdictions that have recently issued economic substance legislation and affirms the UAE’s commitment to addressing concerns around the shifting of profits derived from certain mobile business activities to “no or nominal tax jurisdictions” without corresponding local economic activities. Questions & Answers
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Terminating an employee due to misconduct
Q: Good morning, I gave an employee a notice last week that we will be closing the position and I gave him a notice period of 3 months. The employee refused to sign the notice letter stating that he will read it and get back to us on Sunday this week. In the letter, it is stated that he has to keep me informed of all activities regarding our business during the notice period. He must not make use of confidential information over the notice period as well. The employee has not kept in contact with his activities regarding clients and, yesterday, he walked into our client`s office and took copies of all our consignment stock agreements without informing me, the client sent me an email confirming this. What action can I take against this employee? Questions & Answers
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Claiming last month salary after signing the cancellation papers
Q: Good day, I resigned from my company with a 1-month notice until December 31, 2019. My company accepted my resignation but had requested me to extend working with them till January 28, 2020. I agreed but had asked my company to pay my end of service till Dec 31, even I`m still working, since I need to settle my loans before going back to my home country. They told me that my salary for January 1-28 will be given only once I complete my extension. I already signed the visa cancellation and work permit papers even I didn`t receive my remaining salary yet. My visa And work permit was already canceled on January 26. When I followed up for my 28 days salary with HR, they have no response and ignored me. I raised a complaint with the Ministry of labor. We have scheduled a hearing tomorrow Feb 1. What will I do if the employer did not appear on the scheduled hearing? Thank you! Questions & Answers
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Claiming labour rights ten months after resignation
Q: I had filed a complaint against my previous employer to whom I worked for 6 years and 7 months. They did not give me my End of Service Gratuity, Leaves and Salary which amount, in total, to 87,000 AED. They are now 10 months due from the time I resigned. My previous employer`s legal representative first said that I am not eligible for all my claims since I did not serve notice period which is not true. I responded citing evidence and today I received a letter from them again saying that I already signed that I received all my dues. Yes, I signed the MOL cancellation, but I haven`t received my money. There is no evidence that our company transferred such amount to my account. I signed because I was told that they will not cancel my MOL and I would not be able to start with my new job. I wish someone represents me as I feel like my previous employer`s legal representative is only delaying what is due. Questions & Answers
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The precautions to be taken when investing in a setup company
Q: I want to get a partner visa to start some business activities. What should I be aware of? What are the precautions to be taken if the company has already taken up some loans or there are legal issues? Also, what points to be added in the article of association to be safe in the future? Your advice is needed! Questions & Answers
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إثبات البراءة في قضية هتك عرض بالإكراه
س: أنا مُتهم في قضية هتك عرض بالإكراه. المجني عليها تدعي أنني لامست مؤخرتها بيدي وقد تقدمت ببلاغ بعد شهرين من تاريخ وقوع الحادثة. وبعد أسبوع فقط غادرت البلاد بلا عودة مما يثبت كيدية البلاغ. نعمل في محل لبيع الملابس بمول وكان بيننا مشاكل عمل لكنها تريد الانتقام فقط لا غير. ولكن رغم أن تقرير الأدلة الجنائية لكاميرات المراقبة يقول بأن هناك لمس بالجزء السفلي (ليس بالمؤخرة) ويقول بأنه لم يتم التعرُّف على هوية الأشخاص الموجودين في الصور، إلا أن النيابة قامت بتحويل الملف إلى المحكمة، ويُفترض أن يكون هذا دليلاً لصالحي و ليس ضدي. تواصلت النيابة كذلك مع صاحب المحل لأن المجني عليها غير موجودة بالدولة وطلبت منه شهود وأحضر شاهدان. الشهادة الأولى كانت شهادة سمعية فقط لا غير والشاهد الثاني يدعي أنه رأى الحادثة. أؤكد أن الشهادة الأولى كانت سمعية ولا تؤكد حدوث الواقعة و تعتبر في صالحي. أما بالنسبة لأقوالي، فقد نفيت كل هذا وأيضًا أحضرت شاهدة تنفي كل هذه الادعاءات الباطلة. لكن ورغم كل هذا، فقد كان قرار القاضي في المحكمة الابتدائية ضدي بالحكم بالسجن لمدة ٣ أشهر وإبعاد عن الدولة. هل من مساعدة! Questions & Answers
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Lifting a travel ban resulted from absconding
Q: Dear sir, I was working in Dubai and, for personal reasons, I left Dubai without cancelling my residence visa. My employer blacklisted me in the immigration department because of absconding so I believe I have a lifetime ban. In this situation, what options do I have to remove this ban? And if my employer refused to lift the ban, what other options I have? Can I ask for help from the Ministry of Interior? Or can I pay a penalty? Please advise me! Thanks Questions & Answers
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Avoiding legal consequences related to a loan
Q: Dear Ma`am, I have an outstanding loan (amount: 25k) for a bank but unfortunately, I have lost my job last April 2019, but now I want to settle it. So what is the minimum amount I should pay to avoid any future consequences? Thank you! Best Regards, R. Questions & Answers
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موقف المستأجر عند بيع المأجور من حيث طبيعة العقد ودفعات الإيجار وغيرها
س: أنا مستأجر لشقة في أبوظبي من الشركة المطورة والمالكة وأبلغوني بشكل رسمي أنها بيعت لشخص آخر. هل يجب عليّ تغيير عقد التوثيق؟ وبخصوص الدفعات المتبقية، هل يجب دفعها للمالك الجديد؟ وهل أستطيع الرفض ودفعها للمالك القديم (شيكات مؤجَّلة)؟ بخصوص مبلغ التأمين، هل أسترده من المالك الجديد أم القديم؟ إلى مَنْ أسلم مفتاح الشقة حال إخلائها؟ ولكم جزيل الشكر! Questions & Answers
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رفع قضية ضد مطور عقاري رغم فقد بعض إيصالات السداد
س: السلام عليكم إخواني، أريد أن أرفع قضية على مطور عقاري بسبب التأخير. راجعت الفواتير فوجدت أنني فقدت ثلاث فواتير من أصل 30 فاتورة. ما الحل؟ Legal dictionary
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Show cause order
A court order that requires one or more of the parties to a case to justify, explain or prove something to the court. Court’s commonly use orders to show cause when the judge needs more information before deciding whether or not to issue an order requested by one of the parties. For example, if a party requests that the court find another party in contempt of court of an existing order, the judge will typically issue an ‘Order to Show Cause Re Contempt’ to the party accused of being in contempt of court. At the hearing of the order to show cause concerning contempt the judge will take evidence from both sides concerning the alleged failure to comply with the court order before making a decision on the merits of the issue. Questions & Answers
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The consequences of leaving the job without proper cancellation
Q: Good evening, How long can the UAE ban be imposed if I left the job without proper cancellation? Are there any timeframes for the travel ban? Thank you beforehand! Questions & Answers
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Filing a civil case by the bank after paying the fine
Q: I already had a police case from the bank and I paid the fine at the police station. My case was removed. Now the bank is telling me they will file a civil case. Does the bank usually file a civil case if the amount is 100,000? If they will, is it the same process as the police case that just needs to pay the fine and the case is done? Questions & Answers
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The notice period required to cancel a tenancy contract
Q: Dear Sir, To cancel a commercial tenancy contract (Land in Sajaa, Sharjah), how much advance notice should we give to the landlord for canceling the contract? And further, what are the procedures? Thanks! Legal blog
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كيفية احتساب مكافأة نهاية الخدمة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة
سوف نستهدف هنا الوصول إلى كيفية احتساب مكافأة نهاية الخدمة بما يتماشى مع ما نص عليه قانون العمل في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة وما دأب عليه القضاء فيها، إضافة إلى طرح تعاريف الألفاظ التي أوردها القانون، للوصول إلى نتيجتين: الأولى؛ ما هو الأساس الذي تحتسب عليه مكافأة نهاية الخدمة، والثانية؛ كيفية احتساب حدها الأقصى. Questions & Answers
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