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How can I claim my labor rights after being forced to resign if I left the UAE?
Q: I worked as a Graphic Designer at a document-clearing service provider company three months ago. During my employment, I was not paid for more than a month. When I inquired about the payment, my employer shouted at me and canceled my work permit on the same day without any notice. Additionally, she sent a fake email from my official email account to herself apologizing for some unlawful act. She called me to come and sort out my remaining dues, but instead, she misguided me to physically resign, which was a big mistake on my part as an employee. Now, I would like to know what documentary evidence is required to file a complaint. I look forward to your prompt response. I have all emails and other correspondences except the resignation copy I submitted physically. Is it possible to complain while outside the UAE because as per policy, I had to exit the UAE in order to change my status? I also kept snapshots of WhatsApp when she was harassing me. Questions & Answers
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Claiming child maintenance from British ex-partner in Dubai
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a UK resident with 2 children. Their British father (we were not married) has resided and worked in Dubai for 6 years but does not pay child maintenance. Is it possible to make a claim for maintenance? Questions & Answers
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We are late for rent in a hotel apartment. Is it legal to deposit a cheque for a higher value?
Q: We live in a hotel apartment in Bur Dubai which is closing down on March 31, 2023. We have always paid our rent on time. However, we have dues of AED 22147.27 as of the date and they have an undated cheque of AED 28936 with them from us. We promised them we will clear the dues between the 15th and 18th of this month, maximum by the 20th, and leave. They are insisting on depositing the cheque by this evening even though for a higher amount and threatening further action. Our questions: 1. Can they deposit a higher value cheque when the dues are much lesser? 2. What is the action open to them - can they evict us and if so, how soon? 3. We will clear the dues between the 15th and 18th, maximum by March 20, 2023, and they are not listening to the same. If we clear these dues and give our commitment in writing, can they still enforce action today/tomorrow? Kindly advise. Questions & Answers
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رفض استقالة مهندسة بسبب مشاكل ومخالفات من البلدية
س: السلام عليكم، صيغة قانونية لرفض استقالة موظفة مهندسة استشارية. سبب الرفض مشاكل من ملاك مشاريع ومخالفات من البلدية على شركتي. Questions & Answers
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How to remove a case of escape and theft filed by the ex-employer?
Q: Hi. I have a concern regarding my sister`s case. Her ex-employer filed a case against her (run away and theft). Now she`s in central jail. We found a sponsor who`s willing to make a visa for her. What should we do? Questions & Answers
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How can I keep my visa active until its expiry date if I am terminated from work?
Q: My visa and my family`s visas are active until September. In case of termination, can I still keep it active until September? And what if I complained about my termination in MOHRE? Questions & Answers
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I have a travel ban. If I try to travel, what will happen at the airport?
Q: I have a travel ban. If I try to travel, what will happen at the airport? Will the police arrest me? Or they will send me back to pay the fine? Questions & Answers
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Is it legal to terminate me and make me pay for cancellation of visa?
Q: Hi, My company laid me off and refused to pay my salary for that month and also asked me to pay for my visa cancellation. Please advise if it is legal to make me pay for the cancellation of my visa after the company laid me off with no notice or warning letter, I did not resign. I have a new company and they are asking for cancellation papers to apply for my new visa. Please what can I do? Questions & Answers
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Obtaining a police clearance while a credit card case is pending
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I still obtain a police clearance if I have a pending credit card payment? Also, do you think a civil case will appear on my police clearance? Questions & Answers
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هل ينبغي ذكر سبب ترك العمل في إخطار الاستقالة؟
س: السلام عليكم، عند تقديم إخطار ترك العمل مع احترام فترة الإخطار المذكورة في العقد وهي شهرين، هل أذكر أسباب ترك العمل في الإخطار أم لا؟ وهل يحق للشركة أن تطالبني بحقوق في حالة تقديم هذا الإخطار للموافقة عليه؟ هل يجوز للشركة إصدار حرمان لي من دخول الدولة؟ شكرًا لحضرتك! Questions & Answers
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Dismissed labor case due to absence: How to re-register it?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I registered a labor case on February 22, 2023, and paid the court fees. However, I have not received any communication from Dubai Courts since then. On March 9 at 10:22 PM, I received an email from the Dubai Court stating that the case had been dismissed because the plaintiff (me) had not appeared. Despite checking my inbox, spam emails, and text messages, I did not receive any notification to appear in court on March 9. Please advise me on what to do next! Questions & Answers
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Can a new landlord enforce a notice to vacate given by the previous landlord?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My previous landlord in Dubai had given me a 12-month notarized notice to vacate the property as he intended to sell it. However, the property was sold within 3 months and the new landlord is now trying to enforce the previous notice. I have heard that, as per a recent RERA ruling, the notice to vacate cannot be transferred from the old landlord to the new one. Could you please confirm if this is correct, and if so, what should be my next steps? Questions & Answers
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Residency visa valid, trade license expired: Can I still stay in the UAE?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a valid residency visa until November 2024, but my company is closed and the owner has just left the country. Also, the company`s trade license is going to expire next month, April 2023. Will I be able to stay in the UAE even after the trade license is expired? If yes, how long can I stay? Questions & Answers
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إمكانية تطبيق قوانين دول الوافدين في حالة الطلاق
Q: السلام عليكم، هل يمكن طلب تطبيق القانون المصري في قضية طلاق في دبي بين مواطن مصري ومواطنة سويدية؟ وهل يمكن طلب ذلك في محكمة الاستئناف أم فقط في المحكمة الابتدائية؟ Questions & Answers
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Debt settled, record clear, but facing lifetime ban in Dubai. What to do?
Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My debt was settled with the bankers in 2017. My colleague was checking in at a police station in Dubai and my record is clear; that being said, there is no ban. However, another PRO has said that I have a lifetime ban and must pay a sum of 40,000 Dhs to lift the ban. Can you please clarify whether I need to clear this from the immigration system or if both the police and immigration systems are the same? Questions & Answers
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