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Q: Hello, I want to know if my employer has the right to send me back to my home country since they hired me directly from there, if I resign after one year with them.

Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year?

Q: Hi Can the real estate agent increase the rent every year? Last year, we increased the rent by 5% based on RERA`s index, and this year, the agent wants to increase the rent significantly. Where does it say they need to increase the rent every year? Many thanks in advance. M

Employer cancelled my job after signing offer letter and contract. What are my rights?

Q: Hello, After signing the offer letter and labor contract, my employer suddenly emailed me saying they will not continue my job and will cancel my work permit due to some internal policy.

Can I take my 30 days of annual leave during my notice period?

Q: Hello, I am going to complete my 3 years of contract on November 10. I don`t want to renew my contract, so I am going to give a non-renewal notice to my company on August 10 as a 3-month notice period. During this time, can I take my annual leave of 30 days, which I still have?

How to claim an amount transferred by mistake to a company which is not responding or returning it back?

Q: An "A" individual / Company by mistake transfers/deposits some funds to another "B" company. "B" company, despite certain follow-up efforts with "A" Company to recall or claim back the wrong payment, remained unresponsive, and “A" company could not track the depositor information. In such cases, what is the time frame within which "A" Company is liable to retain in suspense? Can "A" company deny the claims of "B" company in the future, as it was written off by "A" company after a few months of tracking.

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New owners demand eviction: What rights do I have after investing heavily in my cafe?

Q: Hello, I am a café owner. We have a valid Ejari and tenancy contract. We came to know that our landlord has sold the property to new owners, and they are now asking us to evict the property. What are my rights? I have so much cost involved in my business!

My mother lost her labor case against her employer for claiming her gratuity. What can she do?

Q: "قررت المحكمة حضورياً: برفض الدعوى وأعفت المدعية من الرسوم وكلفتها بسداد مبلغ خمسمائة درهم مقابل محاماة." Please, can somebody tell me what this means? Did we lose the case? It`s a labour case of my mother. She served a family for 18 years. When she finished her contract, they didn`t provide her with an end-of-service gratuity, annual leave pay, or days off pay. They simply let her leave without any compensation. Please help

Will the execution procedures start automatically to evict the tenant if the landlord does not request it?

Q: Hello, I have received the execution case for RDC Dubai (-----), and this is the case no. if you want to review. I asked a lot of lawyers, and they were unable to reply. I want to know, if I do not vacate the property within 7 days, will the court officer come immediately for forced eviction, or does it take time? However, I have discussed with the owner, and they said they will pause it. Please let me know.

What should I do if the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged?

Q: Hello, I am quite sure that the repair charge for my last flat is overcharged. What do I need to do?

Can my mother claim end-of-service benefits after 18 years as a nanny?

Q: Hi, I want to inquire about my mother`s labour case. She served as a nanny for an Emirati family for 18 years. When she finished her contract, they didn’t give her anything, like end-of-service benefits, unpaid annual leave, or day-off pay. Would she be able to get anything?

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I submitted two UAE employment visa applications through ADGM and both were rejected. What can I do?

Q: French citizen residing in Singapore for over eight years. I submitted two UAE employment visa applications through ADGM, both prepared professionally and fully documented (personal letters, family background, police clearance, translations). Both were rejected without explanation. I have no legal or immigration history that would justify a rejection. I am now considering re-entering the UAE as a tourist to seek clarification before any resubmission. I am seeking legal advice on whether it is possible to access or challenge a potential CID or security-related block, and whether such cases can be reviewed or reassessed when documents are resubmitted. I wish to ensure that my profile is not indefinitely restricted without cause or recourse.

What to do if MOHRE has not responded to my complaint about my sponsor holding my passport?

Q: Good morning, Sir/Madam! I already complained to the labour department about my sponsor not cancelling my visa and holding my passport after 4 years of working with them. But labour hasn`t taken any action yet. It’s already 1 month and 1 week since I complained, but I still haven`t received any call from MOHRE. Please advise what I can do about this!

Do weekends count as part of annual leave if they fall within the requested vacation period?

Q: Hello, I would like to check if there is any labor regulation in Dubai that requires counting weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as part of the annual leave if these days fall within the requested vacation period. I would appreciate your clarification or a reference to the applicable regulation.

A travel agent promised us a guaranteed visit visa to Canada and failed to obtain or return our money. What to do?

Q: My friend and I gave 31500 dhs to a lady in Dubai who is also a Canadian citizen. She approached us as a travel agent for a Canadian visit visa and a fake appointment letter for a job, too. She said if we do not get a visit visa, then she will return the whole amount. It has been two years, and she has not given us the money back. She is in Dubai and making excuses. Our whole conversation is in WhatsApp messages about money, too; we have those offer letters, too. Please, I need good advice, how to get our money back? I work in a big company as a sales assistant.

What can you do if you get arrested for carrying prohibited substances at the airport?

Q: Hello, My brother`s brother-in-law was arrested at Fujairah Airport, as he was carrying 25 bottles (each of 10 Grams) of new shama kamini vidrawan ras. This is an ayurvedic formulation that promotes sexual wellness. The ingredients help to enhance libido in men. As he (brother`s brother-in-law) informed police that my brother asked him to carry this ayurvedic medicine, as he (my brother) wanted to gift it to his few friends, as this is cheaper in India. As of now, both my brother and his brother-in-law are arrested by police stating that this medicine contains drugs and is kept in Fujairah Central Jail. It`s been more than 15 days since my brother`s brother-in-law (arrested on 26th June), and more than one week since my brother`s arrest (6th July). Now, I don`t have any idea or information about what will happen and what the current status is. Your kind advice and help will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

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I have a ban on my license, and I have overstayed. Will that affect my visa application to KSA?

Can my employer send me back to my home country if I resign after one year?