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عقد العمل في ظل قانون العمل الإماراتي

خضع تنظيم عقد العمل لتعديل وتحديث مستمر في الإمارات العربية المتحدة نظراً لأهميته في تنظيم العلاقة بين العامل وصاحب العمل ليعكس إراتيهما الفعلية ويلحظ كافة التفاصيل التي تبقي على التوازن في العلاقة العمالية. لذا يتوجب على كل من العامل وصاحب العمل البقاء على اطلاع دائم على التعديلات المتعلقة بهذا الشأن لتفادي أية عواقب ناجمة عن تصرفات قانونية معينة.

What can I do if a company is recording voices in my house through a work laptop?

Q: Good Day! my concern is that I had a relationship with a boy and he went on vacation. As he requested to help him with his work during his vacation period, he gave me his laptop and told me his company would use some of his files remotely. I only have to open the laptop and keep it connected to the internet. They have done their work from time to time and I have seen they did the voice recording. When I checked, they voice-recorded the daily activities of my room. I asked my BF and he said he didn`t know about this and he asked his IT staff. IT Staff mentioned that as per his managing director; `s instructions, they did it and if anything happens he will hold the responsibility [I have a screenshot of this conversation]. Since I`m really worried about my privacy, I would like to know what I can do about this matter and how I can file a case against them. I have all the voice recordings, his laptop, and a screenshot of their conversation. Thank you.

Company assets blocked and a travel ban imposed. What’s the next step to recover my dues?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My case is in the execution court. I have taken multiple measures, including blocking the company’s traffic file, bank accounts, and trade license, but the company has neither paid the dues nor responded. Finally, I requested the court to impose a travel ban on the company’s manager, which the court approved. However, the defendant has repeatedly requested the court to lift the travel ban, arguing that he is a local national and the case is against the company (an LLC), not him personally. So far, the court has rejected his requests. Could you please advise on further actions I can take to recover the funds? Can I request an arrest order? If yes, on what grounds? Also, is there any possibility that the court might lift the travel ban without the payment being made?

Company not providing work or canceling my visa for months. What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a cancellation issue with the company. They have not been giving me work, nor have they canceled my visa for the past 4 to 5 months. What should I do?

Can an expert case uncover hidden accounts and linked company transactions automatically?

Q: Dear Lawyers, If I start an expert case, would the expert be able to retrieve all the company’s bank accounts automatically (including hidden ones), or would I need to take additional action? If suspicious transactions involve another company, can their bank accounts be checked automatically within the same case?

Freezing accounts in an expert case until the Court of Cassation if irregularities are found

Q: Dear Lawyers, If I start an expert case where irregularities are found, can I request to freeze the accounts until the end (until the Court of Cassation, if needed)? Thank you!

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How can an employer report an employee to ICP for overstaying after grace period expiry?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am an employer. How can I file a complaint with ICP against a person who has not left the country after their visa was canceled and the grace period has ended?

Can two partners in a civil company make decisions without the approval of the third partner?

Q: Hi I would like to get advice on Business Law 1. In a Partnership Business (civil company not LLC) of Partner A-50%, PartnerB-25%, and PartnerC-25% can Partner A who is the Managing Director of the Company authorize only one partner (eg: Partner C) as the sole Bank Signatory without the consent of Partner B? 2. How much would a process of evaluation of the Company asset and filing for a legal action to withdraw the partnership cost? And how long does it take to allocate the 25% share value to the quitting partner?

Can I travel to GCC countries if I have an unresolved credit loan in the UAE?

Q: Hello Everyone! I have a credit loan of around 40,000 AED in the UAE, and due to being jobless, I was unable to pay the installments. If a travel ban is imposed on me in the UAE because of this, will I still be able to travel to Saudi Arabia in 2025? I am very serious about paying and clearing my loans so I need clarity on whether the UAE travel bans extend to traveling to other GCC countries.

How can I act against the domestic violence and cheating of my boyfriend?

Q: Hi. I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years now. I moved in with him. When we started dating, he already borrowed some money from me. Then later on, he asked me to take a loan so he could get a flat. Then when I got the bonus, we used it to pay his pending to clear his case. He keeps cheating on me. many times I caught him. He became violent, hitting me, punching me even in a taxi, and he pulled my hair in front of his brothers. He broke my phone when I tried to move out. But still, I stayed because I love him. He started buying cameras at home. He is hiding the camera because he is accusing me of cheating. He is accusing me of having a relationship with other guys in the flat. He is becoming more and more abusive. Every day he is accusing me of something. I bought a camera and helped him install it to prove he was wrong. But he kept accusing me of even changing the position of the camera every day. What should I do? What legal action can I take? I want to put an end to this now.

Can a new bank account be linked to debts from another bank tied to a salary account?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a travel ban and need to pay a 35k amount to the bank. Recently, the bank linked this amount to my salary account, showing a negative balance in my current account. Kindly advise if I open a new bank account, can the other bank link it for my due amount? Can I change my visa during the travel ban?

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Can my employer extend my notice period without my consent?

Q: Hello, I am serving my notice period with my current employer, and the day after it ends, I am supposed to join the new company. However, my current employer is telling me they will extend the notice period due to pending work. The reason I`m resigning is that I have to work 12-14 hours a day on a 9-hour shift, and there has also been mistreatment from the supervisor. Can they extend my notice period without my approval?

Is the notice period calculated based on total salary or basic salary?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Please advise! Is the notice period calculated based on total salary or basic salary? Is unused annual leave (after termination) calculated based on total salary or basic salary?

How to formalize a verbal agreement into a legal document in the UAE?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is there any legal option available in the UAE for two persons with a verbal agreement to formalize it in a legal document for assurance?

Agreed on rent with previous management; can new management demand increase?

Q: Dear lawyers, I am a tenant in Dubai. My current contract will expire on 24-01-25. The real estate agent gave me the renewal paper on October 15 with a 5% increase in rent, as per the RERA index, which I accepted. However, after a few days, the building management changed, and the new real estate team sent me a new contract on November 12 with more than a 10% rent increase (less than 90 days before the contract expires). When I inquired with them, they told me that they are the new management, and I have to follow their instructions or vacate the flat. Otherwise, they will send an evacuation notice. What can I do?

Can an appeal be rejected even if it is filed within 30 days from the date of the Court of First Instance judgment?

Q: Could you clarify if an appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of the Court of First Instance judgment? However, according to Article 166, paragraphs one and two of the UAE Civil Procedure Law No. 42 of 2022, is it possible for an appeal to be deemed inadmissible even if it is submitted within this 30-day period if the appellant fails to present the grounds for the appeal before or by the time of the first hearing at the Court of Appeal?

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