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I am a pregnant teacher and need to travel back home before the end of my contract. How can I do this?

Q: I am a married pregnant teacher, with a renewed contract starting next August 2025 and running until August 2026. The school suddenly stated I was not meeting their standard of lesson delivery - and I recognize it - so they said they would review my renewed contract. After stating my case to my principal and my concerns as a mom-to-be, they asked me whether I wanted to stay or not next year to see what they could offer me. The truth is I do not want to stay, as it will be an inspection year, I will be absent for 3 to 4 months to have the baby and I do not want the pressure of when I go back. However, the implication is that I would have to fly home to South America by the end of my current contract (August 2025) which will be impossible on my 37-38 pregnancy week. It seems I have to break my current contract to fly home earlier but I am afraid this will leave them free of the responsibility of giving me partial maternity benefits. I am not sure what to do.
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UAE

Can I amend my claim amount after filing a labor case?

Q: Hello, What is the process for filing a labor case? Is there a fee to file? If, after filing, the claim amount changes because I haven`t been paid additional dues, how is that amended?
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UAE

Can I renew my tenancy contract for three months only without any rent increase or penalties?

Q: Hi, I am a tenant living in the same apartment for the last 5 years. My tenancy contract is expiring in the month of May 2025. I want to renew my contract this time but only for 3 months until August. I communicated the same to my owner through the real estate who is handling the property. Initially, they said that it would be possible but the current market rent would apply. When I checked, I found they could not increase my rent as per the rental index and I told them this. After that, they said that they would not renew the contract for 3 months. If I want, I can renew for the entire year and then vacate when I want by paying the penalty of 2 months. In this scenario, I want to know if it is legally correct on their part to refuse to renew my contract for 3 months. Can you please guide me?
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UAE

What can I do if I have a criminal case and travel ban against me for a traffic violation?

Q: While driving I swerved at the vehicle next to me as I was distracted by looking at Google Maps and the other driver asked me to stop by the curb. Our routes were different and the other guy took a right turn from the roundabout and I went straight. This other driver filed a police complaint and now I have a criminal case against me with a travel ban. What can be done in this situation?
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UAE

Will a "not registered" labor complaint stop me from getting a new work visa?

Q: Hello, My labor complaint was transferred to the court, but I didn’t file it in time, and the status is “not registered”. Will this prevent me from obtaining a new work visa with a new employer?
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UAE

Can I transfer money from my country to my bank account if RDC decided to sieze it in an enforcement case?

Q: Hi, I have a question regarding an enforcement case at RDC. I transferred money from my home country to my local bank to be able to pay for the amount that was due on me in the enforcement RDC case. This amount will arrive tomorrow. In the meantime, yesterday was decided by RDC to start an inquiry about my bank balance and to seize it if there is a balance. My question is: How much time is there between this decision to seize my bank balance and this taking effect? Is it taking a few days? I’m asking as the money I need for the payment of my dues is on the way to my local UAE account. Please advise what is the time between the court decision as above and my bank account effectively being seized. Is this a process of days? Thank you
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How can I get a clearance certificate for a semi-government company after a DUI fine?

Q: Hi, My brother was caught driving under the influence of drugs and was fined 9,000 AED. The court decided that he could pay it in four monthly installments. My question is, can my brother get a clearance certificate for a semi-government company since he was working there? What is the process to obtain a clearance certificate for the company?
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UAE

Can a developer demand extra payment for a 30% size increase after handover?

Q: Hello, I purchased a one-bedroom off-plan unit in Dubai from a well-known developer under an SPA specifying an area of 801 sq. ft. I completed all payments as per the developer’s payment plan, and the unit was handed over to me without a Title Deed. After taking possession, furnishing the unit, signing a tenancy contract, and making repeated follow-ups to obtain my Title Deed, the developer informed me, 45 days after handover, that the actual area was 1,041.41 sq. ft., a 30% increase from the original SPA terms. To receive my Title Deed, they are now demanding payment for the increased size. Key issues: - Failure to notify me before handover about the 30% increase in area. - The SPA allows for price adjustments for area variations but specifies that such adjustments must be reflected in the final installment, which I had already fully paid before handover. - The developer has now filed a legal case through Dubai Courts, demanding payment. I require legal advice based on RERA/DLD laws and the SPA.
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UAE

Appeal court set a judgment date. Will the judge finally review my defense or repeat the first ruling?

Q: Hello, There was a criminal order against my wife and me in Ajman for two years, along with a hefty fine and deportation. We appealed, and today was the hearing for the appeal. The judge did not listen to us verbally; he simply stated that we had submitted our defense paper. We confirmed this, but I told him that the previous judge had not read our defense paper and requested that he read it this time. He scheduled a ruling date for next month. What should I expect in the appeal court? Will the judge review my defense paper or ignore it like the first-instance court and issue a similar judgment? If the appeal court reviews our defense paper, we should receive full acquittal. I would appreciate detailed replies on all possible outcomes, what the judges might do, and what to expect next.
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UAE

Can we submit a mercy petition in the Union Supreme Court?

Q: Can we submit a mercy petition to the Union Supreme Court? And where else can we give a plea request for the removal of deportation? It`s a judicial deportation and the person is out of the country.
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UAE

What can I do if my lawyer is not preparing me or communicating well regarding my criminal case?

Q: Good morning, I have concerns about my lawyer whom I have paid to defend me in a criminal case. Communication with them is non-existent. They simply gave me the first court date and told me to make sure I was there. They did not prepare me or give me guidance for the first hearing and did not tell me what I should do or say. The lawyer who attended court is not one I have seen up until that point. I believe he was assigned by the law firm under their POA. He simply told me to take a seat and wait for the court then he walked away. I now have an appeal coming (public prosecution appealed) and again, the law firm has not been in touch to prepare me or explain how to answer. Each time, the law firm only told me they had already prepared my defense and sent it to the court (they did not show me the defense document). Is this normal? What should I have expected for preparation before a court appearance? Thank you
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Can the owner of a company escape if there is a cheque execution and travel ban on him?

Q: I raised a cheque execution case against a company and its owner and won. There is a travel ban on him. I was receiving installments for three months and now he stopped paying. The court after request summoned him. In total, he paid only 30% of the owed money. I found that his company license is expired and also in the month his visa will expire. Does he have any option to avoid payment? Please note he was deceived by showing no money in his bank account and no assets in his name but he is running multiple businesses. Also a month ago, he tried to convince me to lift the travel ban but I refused to do so. But he submitted a guarantee and left UAE. Now the status shows he is back in the UAE and the travel ban imposed again. But after that, he stopped payment. Is there a 1% chance of him not paying me the remaining money? Is there a way he can leave the country through the Amnesty program or any of this sort?
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UAE

What documents and steps are needed to terminate an Ejari contract?

Q: Hello, We are trying to terminate an Ejari contract. Are there any necessary documents and procedures required for termination? We plan to conclude this agreement and proceed with leasing a new space.
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UAE

Do we need Ejari for our branch office rented space if we have Ejari for the main branch?

Q: We are a general trading company based in Dubai, and we are considering renting a space in the city for a retail point to sell food and beverage products. However, the landlord of the intended retail space is not willing to provide an Ejari contract. We would like to inquire whether, under Dubai law, we can operate a retail business without an Ejari contract for the rented space. Additionally, our company already has an office in Dubai with a registered Ejari contract. Would it be possible to use this existing Ejari contract to obtain the necessary approvals for retail activities in the new rental space?
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UAE

I resigned and my company asked me to sign the cancellation paper before paying my dues. Should I do that?

Q: I resigned from my job in Dubai and I had to travel back to my home country right after the notice period. The company asked me to sign the cancellation paper as they will need 4-5 days to pay all settlements.  As I have to leave the country, they asked if there will be a problem with cancellation if I leave the country and just sign so they can proceed with my cancellation and payments which they will do in a few days. Should I do that?
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UAE

What compensation can I expect if I resign or am terminated as a pregnant teacher?

Q: Hello, What can I expect my employer to offer if they ask me to resign or terminate my contract? I am a married teacher, 4 months pregnant, with a recently signed contract until August 2026. They say I did not achieve the rating the school wanted, which is true. I don’t want to fight legally; I just want to leave and go home for the peace and health of myself and my baby.