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Q: Dear Lawyers, I was employed by a private company during a six-month probation period ending on July 11, 2024. On July 1, 2024, I submitted a resignation letter with the intention of providing a notice period until July 26, 2024. However, my employer refused to accept the notice period and stated that I am only obligated to work until the end of my probation. They are requiring me to pay for the visa expenses incurred during my employment before they will cancel my visa. My offer letter specifies that the first six months are considered probationary, allowing both parties to terminate the contract without notice or liability. However, the offer letter also mentions adherence to UAE labor law. I have the following inquiries: - Notice Period During Probation: Does UAE labor law require a notice period during probation, even if the offer letter states otherwise? - Visa Expenses Liability: Am I legally obligated to pay for the visa expenses incurred during my probationary period when I resigned?

Is an acceptance letter necessary if my resignation was verbally accepted by HR?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I gave my resignation to our HR through email and provided a hard copy, but he is not giving me an acceptance letter. Is it important that I receive an acceptance letter, even though they have accepted my resignation verbally?

How can tenants pressure management to fix constant faulty fire alarms in the building?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Constant faulty fire alarms during the night (between 3-6 alarms at a time) in a residential building, and management is not interested in finding a solution to fix or replace sensors. Is there a way for tenants to pressure management so that our voices are heard? Thanks!

What is the validity of a criminal case filed for a financial crime at Dubai police station?

Q: Dear Lawyers, What is the validity of a criminal case filed for a financial crime at Dubai police station? If there is validity, how can the same criminal case be extended?

Can a tenant claim compensation if they leave early and I re-lease the apartment?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My Dubai tenant`s rental agreement is ending at the end of November 2024, and the completion of the 12-month legally served eviction notice (for reasons of personal use or sale) is at the end of March 2025. The tenant still has 9 months until the eviction notice date. However, the tenant has sent a notice stating that as per the above-mentioned eviction notice, he wants to vacate the property by giving one month`s notice, as per the tenancy agreement. I don`t have any problem with the tenant leaving as it is as per the tenancy agreement, but my question is, once the tenant leaves, can he still file a case and claim compensation if I lease the apartment to someone else within the next two years or not? Thanks in advance!

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What are the consequences of working without a labor work permit?

Q: Dear Lawyers, What happens to the employer and employee if CID in Dubai takes up an employee working on his own visa with an NOC but working in a different company without a labor work permit? The company gave an NOC, but their trade license expired, and the new company can`t issue a labor permit because the NOC-giving company`s trade license is expired. Any advice or suggestions? Please help!

What if I can't cancel my student visa after leaving to my home country?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was studying in the UAE and returned to my home country before my visa expired. I had paid all the fees for my academic year in advance, and there is still one month left until my student visa expires. I needed to return to my home country due to my injury. I am dropping out of college. Do I need to cancel the visa, and what are the consequences if I`m unable to cancel my student visa?

How can I get a deposit refund after the seller refused to fix a faulty used car?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I agreed with a seller to buy a used car for which I paid a deposit, but the car failed an RTA inspection. The seller refused to fix the car and refund the money. After going back and forth, I agreed to pay part of the cost (300 Dhs) to save my deposit. We tried to transfer the car, but the office was closed, so it wasn`t done while I paid the balance amount as well. I took the car for a drive, and it became clear that the seller was lying. The car overheated after just 15 minutes. I immediately called him and paid for recovery to take the car to a garage of his choice. The mechanic said that either the head gasket is blown or the engine needs a replacement. I asked for a refund, but he refused. We went to the police station, where they tried to reason with him, but he refused to listen to them as well. The police eventually told me to file a case to claim my refund. I have proof of all the bank transfers and WhatsApp chats to back my claim.

Is it legal for my employer to withhold my salary until I leave the country or change status?

Q: Hello, I have given my notice, and my last day is July 24, but the employer is refusing to pay my salary; even the salary for June. Is this even legal? He claims I`ll get everything at once, which is after leaving the country or changing status.

Can I leave the flat before the contract ends without paying compensation?

Q: Hello, I am living in a flat with a contract ending in November, and my landlord sent me an eviction notice last March. I now wish to leave the flat in August. Can I leave the flat before the end of the contract based on the eviction notice, or do I need to give 3 months` notice?

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Returning to the UAE on the same visa after 8 months outside the country

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My brother had a residency visa and went on annual leave. He could not return due to an accident. It has been 8 months now, and the company has not canceled the visa yet. Can he travel back to the UAE on the same visa?

Is an employee eligible for maternity leave in the first three months of pregnancy?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Is an employee eligible for maternity leave in the first three months of pregnancy? If an employee takes sick leave in the first three months of pregnancy, can it be considered normal sick leave or maternity leave?

Demanding that an employee pay for visa charges a year after resigning

Q: Dear Lawyers, I worked at a bakeshop here in Dubai. I resigned exactly one year ago. Now they want me to pay for visa charges, as stated in the offer letter. If I cannot pay for the charges, my employer will claim financial loss due to the damages, estimated to be at least 7,000 AED. What should I do about this? My monthly salary is only 2,800 AED.

Is it possible to withdraw a case even if the judgment is already given?

Q: Hello, Is it possible to withdraw a case even if the judgment is already given? Prison, fine, and deportation.

Is an employee entitled to a payout for unused flight allowance after 6 years of employment?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If an employee was working at a company and did not take a flight allowance during their 6 years of employment, are they entitled to a payout at the end of service?

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