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Can an employer file an absconding case against an employee after termination?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can an employer file an absconding case against an employee after they have terminated the employee from their contract and canceled the employee’s visa? The employee is on the last day of his grace period and will be paying fines effective tomorrow as he has not been able to renew it due to personal circumstances. Questions & Answers
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Can an employer deny annual leave pay because it falls in the notice month?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My notice period falls in the 12th month of my second year of service. So, they have to pay me my annual leave salary, and the same month will be my notice month as I will be resigning. Can they reject paying for annual leave because it falls in the notice month, and they will need me to work during that month for handover? Questions & Answers
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What is the procedure for accepting a new job offer while currently employed?
Q: Hello, What is the procedure for accepting a new job offer while currently employed? Also, legally speaking, should one accept a MOHRE contract or a company contract? Some suggest that when currently employed, a new company cannot provide a MOHRE contract until the visa cancellation is complete and the notice period has been served. Thank you! Questions & Answers
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UAE woman seeks escape from mental torture at home, can she take her brother?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a 21-year-old female residing in the UAE. I have a job and am capable of supporting myself. I want to move out of my family`s home because I am experiencing mental torture, and I no longer wish to live with them. I have a 13-year-old brother who does not attend to school due to my parents. Is there a way for me to move out of the house with my brother? Questions & Answers
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Is the absconding ban a lifetime ban or a temporary ban?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If a company files an absconding case against an employee outside the UAE: a) Is the absconding ban a lifetime ban or a temporary ban? b) Does the absconding ban also expire automatically with the period of a labor ban or immigration ban? Questions & Answers
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A company failed to deliver the promised freelance visa. How can I get a refund?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I paid money to a documents clearing company in Dubai to process a freelance visa for me. After receiving payment, they kept delaying and didn`t even start the process. Doubting their intentions, I have demanded a refund of my payment, which they are now delaying as well. They keep promising they will do it in a day or two but are not keeping their word. I have payment proof in the form of an invoice issued by them and proof of the refund request in a WhatsApp conversation, where they repeatedly say they will do it but have not followed through. What action can I take against them to recover my money? Questions & Answers
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Can a company file an absconding case while the employee is outside the UAE?
Q: Dear Sir, I am currently outside the UAE for one and a half months. I received a notice from my company manager stating that they are filing an absconding case against me. They have canceled my visa. I checked the ICP Smart Services portal for visa status, and it currently shows the status as "canceled". I was employed in a RAKEZ company, and my visa (Limited Contract) was issued by the RAKEZ authority. My questions are: 1. Can the company file an absconding case while the employee is outside the UAE? 2. Can the company impose a lifetime ban on me for re-entry into the UAE? 3. Can the company cancel the residence visa before six months of completion while the employee is outside the country? 4. What will be the status of my ban, if they put an absconding ban on me? Thanks and regards,
Dec 16, 2023
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Can I work in other countries besides the Middle East if I have a loan in the UAE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I worked in the UAE, and unfortunate events occurred. I went back home without submitting a proper resignation and didn`t have a chance to pay back my credit card since 2011. I applied for work in Saudi Arabia and found out that I`m blacklisted or have a travel ban anywhere in the Middle East. Can I work in any other country besides the Middle East? Questions & Answers
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Is it possible to send a legal notice without the Emirates ID of one party?
Q: Dear Questioner, I want to send a legal notice, but I don`t have the Emirates ID of one of the parties. I have the Emirates ID of the other parties, but the ID of one person is missing, the person to whom I transferred money. Questions & Answers
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Stuck in execution! How can I retrieve my passport and labor dues?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I filed a labor case against the company, and I won. However, I am facing challenges in the execution process. Upon investigating, I discovered that the company lacks a trade license. Now, I am unsure about the next steps. My passport is in the possession of my ex-employer, who is withholding both my passport and the executed amount. Despite seeking help from the CID police and other authorities, I have received no assistance. Unfortunately, I lack the financial resources to pursue this matter further. Kindly help me in resolving this issue. Questions & Answers
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Legal threats in Dubai after a critical Google review. What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I lived in a building where the real estate management person was rude and unhelpful. I faced issues like cockroach infestation, AC problems, seepage, and more, which I have evidence of through pictures and videos. I posted a Google review mentioning his name, stating he is the worst person I`ve encountered in 10 years. He has filed a complaint with the Dubai police. I have since removed the Google review and apologized in front of the police. However, he insists on harassing me and threatening legal action. How should I handle this situation? Questions & Answers
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Declared innocent in a criminal case. How do I lift the travel ban?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I had a criminal case, and today the judgment came, declaring me innocent. Now, how can I lift the travel ban? What are the procedures, and how long will it take to remove the ban? Questions & Answers
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Wife stuck with husband's company's bounced checks. Can he be responsible?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My husband started a company in my name and I signed several cheques on his behalf and a few of them bounced due to lack of funds. Now, I have 2 civil cases and a travel ban on me. Can my husband take up the responsibility of the cases legally and get me released from the cases and travel ban? He was doing all the operations and I was just an owner for the sake of name as he was employed in a private company during the time of the formation of the company. Legal blog
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The New Law of E-commerce in the UAE
The UAE has had tremendous economic development over the last two decades, which can be attributed to the country’s expanding market and large inflow of investments. The demonstrated level of preparedness and equanimity is evident in the legislative framework, characterized by the ongoing and systematic updates of laws. This proactive approach aims to align the legal landscape with the dynamic trajectory of economic advancement, ensuring continual synchronization with the prevailing progress. Questions & Answers
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What happens to my unpaid Etisalat bill from 2016 as I plan to return to the UAE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I left the UAE in 2016, and at that time, I had an outstanding Etisalat bill of AED 404, which I forgot to pay. Now, I am planning to visit the UAE again. Please guide me on how this outstanding amount can affect me. Questions & Answers
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