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Can an Emirati employee on a part-time contract receive medical insurance?

Q: Happy New Year! Please advise if it is possible to provide medical insurance to an Emirati employee who works 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, under a 2-year work permit, partial contract, with registered pension contributions under the company. Also, are there any other medical options available for Emirati employees in such a partial contract arrangement? Your guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Can I get a police clearance certificate if I'm under investigation and have a travel ban?

Q: Good morning, lawyers, I have a situation. I was called for questioning as the case is still under investigation, and I later realized they issued a travel ban against me. However, I need a police clearance certificate. Will I be able to obtain the police clearance, or will it be denied because of the travel ban?

Can I finalize our divorce in the UAE while my wife is in her country?

Q: Hello, My wife and I are from two different countries (Egypt and Tunisia), and we both reside in the UAE. She recently traveled back to Tunisia, and while her residency in the UAE is still active, we are unsure if she will return. We have agreed to divorce and do not have children. How should we proceed with the divorce process? Does she need to be in the UAE to complete it, or can the process be handled remotely?

Can the medical insurance be issued for employees on a part-time contract?

Q: We would like to inquire whether medical insurance can be issued for employees on a partial contract, who work 20 hours a week, with a two-year work permit. If this is permissible, could you please share the relevant article or regulation? Thank you in advance!

How to resolve a rejected police clearance when the final innocence judgment isn't in the system?

Q: Hello, Background I was unfortunately involved in a fraud case in the RAK court in 2020. In the First Court, I was sentenced to 4 months in jail. In the Second Court, I was sentenced to 6 months in jail. In the Supreme Court, the case was returned to the Second Court. In the Court of Revision, I was declared innocent, and I received a clearance certificate from the RAK Court confirming my innocence. A few days ago, I went to a police station in Abu Dhabi to request a police clearance certificate, but it was rejected. According to the police officer, they could only see the outcomes of the First and Second Courts and asked me to attend a rehabilitation class. The final judgment was not loaded into the system. Action I uploaded the judgments of the Supreme Court and the Court of Revision through the RAK Government Portal and requested a stop search from the public prosecution. I received an SMS confirming it was completed successfully. Problem However, in the police system, the judgments of the Supreme Court and the Court of Revision are still not reflected. What should I do?

Denying end-of-service pay by demanding unpaid rent after years of free accommodation

Q: Hello, Can an employer withhold end-of-service pay by citing accommodation was provided? The employer allowed me to stay in a residence under his authority for 9 years, with a one-year contract and rent paid. However, as no Ejari was made, we continued to stay, and the employer stopped asking for rent for 8 years. Now, seeing that I may retire soon, he has started asking for rent for the past 8 years to avoid paying the end of service owed for my 25 years of service. Is this legal, and what can I do?

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The response to my mercy request came to be considered on the sessions day. What does it mean?

Q: I submitted my mercy request in October 2023. Today I received this message from Abu Dhabi: ينظر الطلب في يوم الجلسة. What does this mean? Any idea? Thanks

Can the employer of a house helper file absconding against her if she is still working?

Q: Good morning, I am worried about my friend here in the UAE. Her employer filed absconding against her but she is still working there together with her Madam and the kids. Her employers are in the process of divorce and they don`t know what they will do. The employer (man) didn`t cooperate to settle and didn`t give her the passport. What will they do now? Thank you for the answer.

I have been working with a client for the past year through a service company

Q: Hello Everyone, I have been working with a client for the past year through a service company. The client has decided not to continue the contract with the service company, and instead, they have offered me a position through their consulting company, which I have accepted. I have also resigned from the service company, but on my last day, they pressured me to send an email stating that I would not be working for the client, either directly or indirectly. I have not signed any NDA or contract apart from the MOHRE contract. Now, the service company is threatening to take legal action and blacklist my visa if I join the client. Do they have the legal right to do this?

How can I resolve a rejected ILOE claim despite no disciplinary reason for termination?

Q: Hi everyone, I need your guidance on how I can claim my ILOE insurance. I received an email from my employer stating that they do not want to renew my agreement. I have been working for this company for more than 4 years, and during my notice period, there was no mention of any reason for my termination, such as disciplinary issues. However, after completing my notice period, when I received my cancellation paper and applied for ILOE claims, it was rejected due to disciplinary reasons. How can I resolve this? Please guide me!

Do I need to notify the court after partial payment by employer before execution filing?

Q: Hello, I received part of the payment from the financial claim I made against my employer before the final decision was issued. Now I have opened the execution file. Do I need to submit any letter to the court for this?

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My mercy request to remove deportation was accepted but is still showing pending. What to do?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My mercy request to remove deportation was shown as “accepted“ by Dubai public prosecution and pending for special committee decision (1st-time offense, breach of trust case). This was 1 year ago. It is still showing pending commute final decision. Is it usual to take more than a year for final approval? Are there any other official steps to take? My lawyers are not responding so I will be grateful for advice from your legal experience.

Will a payment to the court, not received by the bank, affect my new employment visa?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I had a cheque execution case for a credit card and have already paid the amount to the court. However, the bank has not yet received the payment from the court. I am now changing my job and need to apply for a new employment visa. Will there be any issues in issuing the new visa?

What does it imply when public prosecution puts an arrest warrant and no travel ban?

Q: Hello lawyers! Please help me, what does it imply when public prosecution puts an arrest warrant and no travel ban? Thank you in advance

Somebody filed a wrongful complaint against me with the police and I have a travel ban. What can I do?

Q: I am facing an issue. I helped 1 lady and told her "Ma`am there is empty parking you can park." She called the police and the police opened a case 3 months ago. I faced this issue and the police transferred the case to the public prosecution after staying 1 month in the police station. Now for 2 months, I have been going to the prosecution. In the end, he said they would transfer my case to court but still, they can`t send it. What can I do? I have a travel ban.

Can a partner work in a different company without the consent of other partners?

Q: Hello, Can a partner, without the consent of other partners, work in a different company as an employee? One of my partners has taken a visa under the company but is working in a different company and not contributing anything.

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