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What to do when the employer demands working hours above the limit of law

Q: Does a 12 hours work shift in a free zone company violate the labour law?
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Non- renewal of the labor contract by the employer

Q: Dear sir, I am working in a company as a mechanical engineer and the limited contract would be expired on Oct 17th, 2019. 4 days before its expiration, on Oct 13th, 2019, I received a notice from the employer that they are not interested to renew my contract, without stating a reason. What should I do?
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How to take the rest of the salary which is not mentioned in the contract

Q: Dear Miss Rajasree, My salary is AED 15000 according to the offer letter. The labor contract is made only for AED 5000 as salary as requested by the employer. The rest AED 10000 is paid in cash and through a payslip where I make a signature and return back the payslip. In case of non-payment of cash salary, will I be able to contest in the labor ministry against my employer through a complaint about the nonpayment of cash salaries and succeed? Regards,
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The consequences of resignation during probation in limited term contracts

Q: I am working in a clinic in Abu Dhabi only for one month after joining. But I am not happy with that job. Now I am in the probation period on a limited contract. If I resign, what are the complications? Should I pay compensation?
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What can be done if the employer is not responsive with the labor judgment execution?

Q: Good morning I had filed a case against my sponsor for the nonpayment of salary. I got judgment in my favor for AED 135422 and I filed the execution on the 4th of August. But I am told by Al Adheed to check after 10 days for the last 2- 2.5 months. Can you please advise as to what step I should take further?
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Claiming compensation for non-payment of salary for 5 months

Q: Actually, I resigned from work due to non-payment of salary for over 5 months with a proper notice period. Now the company is not giving a proper answer when the complaint has been registered and instead they are just giving the same excuse as they need more time and will be able to give payments in 4-5 cheques which are not acceptable as I have to go back to my home country. Actually, I would like to know if I refer the case to court, is it possible for me to claim more as compensation (along with salary, leave salary, EOS benefits) due to delay from the employer and giving false promises to each complaint registered?
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ترخيص موقع إلكتروني إعلاني لصالح وافد

س: السلام عليكم، هل أستطيع بصفتي سوريًا مقيمًا في دبي ترخيص موقع إلكتروني إعلاني شبيه بموقع لينكد إن أو فيس بوك مثلاً؛ أي أنه موقع وسيط ودليل للمقاولين دون أي تجارة إلكترونية؟
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هل يؤثر الإبعاد الصادر في الإمارات على دخول السعودية؟

س: تم ترحيلي من الإمارات بسبب تعاطي المخدرات وأخذ بصمة العين. هل الإبعاد يمنعني من دخول دولة السعودية زيارة لوالدي؟
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Extending the work permit until a labor case is over

Q: I have a labor complaint against my previous employer for not paying salaries and the case is referred to court. 1. I got a new job offer. If my new employer applies for a temporary work permit for 6 months and the case does not get over in that time, can he apply for an extension or a new temporary work permit for another six months or till the case is over? 2. My visa will be over in 2 months. What happens to my visa? 3. Can I renew it in spite of the case at least for 6 months based on work permits?
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Asking the tenant to reissue the rental cheques because they got expired

Q: Hi, I paid my rent in 4 cheques in the landlord`s name and a 5th cheque as a rental fee to the agency. The agency cheque was cashed straight away. The landlord only cashed the third and fourth rental cheques saying there were problems with his bank account. He says he does not have the first and second cheques and never received them from the agency (the agency paid all the cheques to his bank directly). The first two cheques had gone past 6 months and the bank no longer accepts them. I refused to issue the 2 replacement cheques unless I get the old ones back. I have already left the property. What are the legal implications? Can he sue me for non-payment? What do you recommend as a solution? I have photocopies of the 4 cheques (including the last 2 he cashed). The flat is in Dubai. It was a non-Rera registered agreement. Thank you!
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A friend is still caught after a fight while the other person is released

Q: Good afternoon sir/mam, My friend was caught in a fight with a Pakistani guy. The guy was released. My friend is not released yet. He is in prison now for 1 month, 17 days now. I need help.
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Termination for non-performance without prior warnings

Q: Hi! I would like to ask for advice. The company has terminated me last June 30, 2019. My work is a visual merchandiser and we have 16 stores across the UAE which I need to visit all in one month. But last April and May, I have not visited some of the shops due to other important and urgent work. The company suddenly send me a termination letter due to non-performance which I am really shocked because I didn`t understand that they put non-performance if I am doing other important and urgent projects. There is no warning letter given to me. Since I`m getting pressure from the HR, I had signed the termination letter and it was effective June 30, 2019. But after 3 or 4 days, the company asked me to come to work for 1 month notice period July 1-31. Then they ask me to work again in August, and then until September 15. Then they terminated me. I need your advice if there`s a chance that I could complain about this to the labour and the chances of getting the correct compensation. Thanks
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What can a UAE expatriate do with assets and properties in case of deportation?

Q: Hi, I have purchased a property in the UAE and opened a business here. If I get into any trouble and they deport me for any reason, what will happen to my assets, houses, business and money in the bank? Am I able to transfer them out or sell them and send my money back home?
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How can the immigration ban issued due to overstay get lifted?

Q: Hello, In 2015, I overstayed my visa for months and couldn`t pay for the overstay. Sharjah immigration detained me for 3 weeks, then I was allowed to leave with making the payment. I would like to know if there is an immigration ban and how can the ban be lifted so I can visit the UAE again? Thank you!
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Being on the blacklist without a reason. What to do?

Q: I was staying in the UAE from 2008 to 2018. After that, when I was trying to visit the UAE, I found that there is a travel ban. I am not allowed to enter the UAE. They told me that I am blacklisted in the UAE. I don`t have any criminal cases or any bad records in the UAE. Why am I on the blacklist? Please give me advice on the right way to enter the UAE!
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وضع شخص على القائمة السوداء رغم عدم زيارته لدولة الإمارات مسبقًا

س: تحصلت على عقد عمل بصفتي معلمة بدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة (إمارة أبوظبي) بموجب الاتفاق المبرم مع الوكالة التونسية للتعاون الفني. تم الاتصال بي من طرف الوكالة لإتمام إجراءات السفر بعد الحصول على شهادة إثبات صادرة عن الإدارة العامة للإقامة وشؤون الأجانب بأبوظبي. عند تقديم الملف النهائي للسفر للوكالة التونسية للتعاون الفني فوجئت برفضه بسبب أنني ممنوعة من دخول دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة بدون ذكر الأسباب. وعندما استفسرت عن هذه الوضعية لدى السفارة تم إفادتنا بأنني قد زرت دولة الإمارات في السابق وبأنني ممنوعة من دخولها لاحقًا باعتبار وجودي على القائمة السوداء للأجانب الغير المرغوب فيهم والحال أنني لم أزر البتة دولة الإمارات ولو لمرة واحدة.