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How many paid maternity leave days does UAE law entitle employees to?
Q: Hi, I would like to inquire about the number of paid maternity leave days an employee is entitled to under UAE law. Could you please provide clarification on this matter? Thank you!
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Oct 2, 2024
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UAE
Hidden Asset Discovery - A Case Study
The goal of conducting a covert asset inquiry is to discover and recognize assets such as real estate, funds, shares, etc. that have been hidden by one individual from another. Typical situations where conducting a covert asset investigation might be necessary include divorce. Many times spouses try to conceal assets to impact property division or the amounts given in monthly alimony or child support during divorce proceedings. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can the UAE resident visa get canceled if the resident is outside the UAE?
Q: Can the UAE resident visa get canceled if the resident is outside the UAE? If it can, how long will it take?
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Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
Handling landlord's notice to vacate my apartment in Ajman at the end of my lease
Q: Dear Lawyers, My apartment lease contract in Ajman ends on 09-Dec-2024. The landlord has served me a notice through the Ministry of Justice, stating their unwillingness to renew the contract and requesting that I vacate the property at the end of the lease.
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Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
Will revoking the NOC I gave my wife help her leave without paying 3 months' notice salary?
Q: Hi, My wife is currently working in a nursery under my visa as a Teacher`s Assistant. I was suddenly relocated by my company to another emirate, and my wife and son will accompany me. She is under a labor contract with her company, and her Adek pass is under the company. She wishes to leave without notice because her position will not affect the activities of the school. However, her manager is requesting 3 months` notice or 3 months` salary before she can leave. I need advice on what to do next because this is not stated in her contract, and she is not a teacher who would need to pay such an amount. Will revoking the NOC I gave her to work solve the issue? I even offered for her to pay 1 month of her salary plus the labor contract money so we can relocate, but the manager is still refusing. What can I do? She needs to start another job when we move to another emirate, and Adek pass approval is required, so she needs cancellation from her current employer.
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Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
Nearing the end of the grace period—how can I extend my visa without a new job?
Q: Hello, I am a British citizen, and I`ve lost my job. After the one-month grace period, how can I reapply for a new visa or extension if I haven`t found a new role yet?Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
Do I need to re-upload evidence in my personal status appeal case?
Q: Dear Lawyers, In a Personal Status appeal case, do I need to upload the WhatsApp messages or evidence of abuse from my ex-husband again into the court system, even though I had already uploaded them in the previous case? Or should I only upload the receipts and invoices that show the expenses for which I disagreed with the amount or the judge`s final decision?+3
Oct 1, 2024
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UAE
How can I claim money owed to me using a blank cheque?
Q: Hello, I have received 3 signed blank cheques from a known person for money owed to me. We had a handshake deal, which was not honored. How can I claim the amount using a blank cheque?+1
Oct 1, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
UAE
Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law
The provisions of this Federal Decree-Law No. (41) of 2024 On the Issuance of the Personal Status Law, known as the "New Personal Status Law", governs the laws of personal status in the United Arab Emirates. The New Law of Personal Status repeals the previous UAE Law of Personal Status (Federal Law No. (28) of 2005 on Personal Status). Questions & Answers
UAE
Can I call clients more than twice a week with their consent under Telemarketing Regulations?
Q: Hi all, I need some clarification regarding Cabinet Resolution No. (56) of 2024 concerning the Telemarketing Regulations. I collect the contacts of potential clients in Dubai on my website. By submitting their contacts, the client agrees to the processing of personal data. Do I have the right to call such a client more than 2 times a week, especially if the consent indicates that the client agrees to be called more frequently than established by the Cabinet Resolution?Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
What does "governed" mean in a criminal court case?
Q: Dear Lawyers, What does "governed" mean in a criminal court case? Also, an arrest warrant is mentioned.
Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Golden visa holder in Dubai: Do I need a work permit as a managing director?
Q: Dear Lawyer, I registered my company in the Meydan Freezone in Dubai. I am a Golden Visa holder (visa sponsored by my husband). As the Managing Director of that company, do I need to apply for a work permit or labor card to be legally compliant? If yes, what is the process?+3
Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Can I cancel the tenancy agreement without paying a fee because I lost my employment?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I have just renewed my tenancy agreement with my landlord for a new one-year contract. Both of us have signed the contract, and I have given the cheques, with the first one to be cashed on 22nd October 2024. I have just learned that my employment contract will be terminated on 31st December. Can I cancel the tenancy agreement and get my two cheques back without paying a fee since I am losing my employment?Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
How can I clear my DUI record to secure a police clearance certificate for my visa?
Q: Dear Lawyers, I need to apply for a visa and university, which means I need a police clearance certificate. I have a DUI case from 6 months ago that I need to have removed from my record. I need to submit a rehabilitation request but have no idea how to go about it. Please help!
Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Can I amend my claim to include end-of-service benefits and unused annual leave?
Q: Good day! I have registered a court case through Al Adheed regarding 7 months of unpaid salaries. I submitted a resignation letter after my complaint, and they allowed me to submit the document in Arabic translation. In my resignation, I stated that I wanted to claim my end-of-service benefits, salaries, and unused annual leave. I had my first hearing today with the judge and was told to wait for the judgment tomorrow. Is it possible for me to amend my claim, as I only mentioned my salaries in the complaint? I also want to claim my unused annual leave and end-of-service benefits. Can you please guide me on how to proceed with this process?
Sep 30, 2024
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UAE
Can the victims’ families claim blood money from the insurance company of an intoxicated driver?
Q: Hello, A man was driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Dubai and made a sudden overtake, causing a motorbike rider to lose control and hit a streetlight, resulting in the deaths of both the rider and the passenger. The driver fled the scene and has now been sentenced to 1 year in jail and ordered to pay blood money of 200K per person by the court. Can this blood money be claimed from the driver’s insurance company, as he had third-party insurance, or does the insurance not hold liability under the law when the driver is proven to be under the influence of alcohol? What other options are available to the driver?
Sep 29, 2024
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