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What happens if I miss the installments of bank loans?
Q: Hi Sir, I have two personal loans with a bank. Both loans` unpaid balance is less than 50k each Loan. If the bank put a case on me, what are the consequences? I have heard if a loan was less than 100k, the punishment will be only fines. Please suggest Questions & Answers
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Asking the employer to extend visa validity after termination
Q: Hi, I was terminated on 1 May. I was on probation at that time and had completed almost 5 months. I have been told that I will be given 2 months` salary and my visa will remain valid for 3 months to search for another job. On my request to extend my visa for some more time, HR Head discussed with management and after 2 days, the HR executive told me that my visa can be extended for 1 more month i.e. it will remain valid for 4 months on 1 condition that my 2 months salary will remain on hold till that time. I said yes, but later, I realized that it won`t be possible for me to survive. So, I called HR Head on the same day and said no to this and asked to find a mid-way solution. When I haven`t got any response, I requested them to release my 2 months` salary as per process and keep my visa valid for 3 months. Today I got a response: "We regret to inform you that we are unable to proceed with your request, as the company`s policy will not enable us to issue any payment until the work permit and visa are canceled." Questions & Answers
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What are the requirements and procedures to obtain a legal heir certificate?
Q: For a deceased account, how to obtain a legal heirship certificate for corporate bank account proceeds? Questions & Answers
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What happens if you break a limited contract before the end of its term?
Q: Hello Ma`am, I have signed a limited contract from 31st Jan 2020 to 30th Jan 2022, Right Now I have completed one year and five months. Please advise on the below matters: 1. Can I give resignation to my current employment? 2. Will my employer impose a ban on me, even after I have completed one year and five months? 3. If my employer banned me, what is the solution to remove the ban and work in another company (in the mainland itself)? Thanking you in advance. Questions & Answers
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Abusive language and harassment used by collection agent of a bank
Q: Hi, Can I file a complaint against a debt collecting agent for harassing me to collect my debts for a bank in UAE? They have been calling me and I responded to their calls and during my off, they tried to reach me but I could not respond to them due to personal reasons. They called my parents back home and threatened me saying they will call my boss and sent me a voice text saying "I will make you suffer". They are using abusive and unprofessional languag like "I am criminal" and "liar" and asking me "Am I a human even?". Questions & Answers
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Getting a new job while a labor case is pending
Q: Hi, I was recently terminated from my job due to some reasons, therefore, I have filed a complaint also. During this case period if I get a job, will I be able to cancel my visa from the current company or not? Will it affect my case or not? Questions & Answers
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How to cancel the visa and clear overstay fines if the employer is out of country?
Q: I can`t reach my employer, he is out of the country for 1 year. My visa has expired in October 2020 and I need to cancel it to be able to get a new visa, I am very concerned about fines & any repercussions, I must get this cancelled asap and get onto a new visa. Can you help with: 1) How do I cancel the visa if the employer is no longer here? 2) How can I find out about my overstay fines? 3) Who is responsible for my overstay fines? Questions & Answers
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Hiring a lawyer to settle an outstanding debt while being outside the UAE
Q: I am looking to hire a lawyer to defend a civil case for a credit card. I have an unpaid outstanding credit card in the UAE. I no longer live in the UAE and I desperately need legal advice on how to approach this and how to settle the outstanding debt once and for all. The bank has sent many emails threatening with civil action and a "lifetime" GCC travel ban. In the next few months, I believe I can clear up the outstanding account but I need to know if it is still possible to settle the debt without criminal charges, I am scared that I am already banned from traveling and will be arrested at the airport if I ever return to Dubai. Is it best to hire a lawyer to deal with this since I am not in the UAE? Questions & Answers
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Can a law firm get the amount of a bounced cheque while the plaintiff is abroad
Q: I have a doubt about a civil case (cheque bounce). All procedures and court fees are paid. I`m not in the UAE. The original cheque is with me. I wrote a power of attorney one year ago to a law firm. Without me, can anyone take the amount; e.g the law firm? Questions & Answers
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The status of a jointly bought property upon divorce
Q: I am an Indian woman who was under my husband`s sponsorship in Dubai. We had purchased an apartment in 2017 which is still under construction - in our joint names (50-50). The builder was supposed to give it by end of 2018, but it is still not ready. 60% of the payment needs to be done at the time of handover. We have the Oqood certificate. Now, we have decided to get divorced in India. I had given money towards the property`s initial installments. Questions & Answers
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Claiming the EOSB after signing visa cancellation documents
Q: Hello, An employee worked in a DMCC company for more than 10 years. He left the country in 2019 without settling the End of Service Benefits. Due to some reasons, the company asked to sign the documents for visa cancellation. He has signed and left the country. There is no EOSB transaction in his bank statement. Is there any possibility now to get EOSB? Any rule in DMCC to get EOSB? Please guide me! Questions & Answers
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What are the legal requirements and procedures for opening a startup company?
Q: What are the things a startup founder must consider in terms of legal? Legal blog
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Punishments for Juveniles in the UAE
An interview-format article covering the topic of juvenile punishments in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Questions & Answers
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تقديم دعوى ضد مقاول استلم دفعتين من المال وأوقف العمل
س: هناك مشكلة مع مقاول إذ اتفقنا على بناء ملحق داخل منزل خاص ووقعنا العقد واستلم أول دفعة. اشتغل حسب العقد واستلم الدفعة الثانية وأوقف العمل ويرفض المواصلة. تبين لي بعدما حاولت أن أقدم شكوى ضده أنه يستخدم ختم وعقد لشركة منتهية في سنة 2013 ولا يوجد لديه أي ترخيص. كيف أستطيع أن أشكوه وبنفس الوقت أواصل البناء؟ Questions & Answers
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What is the basis for calculating annual leave salary upon resignation?
Q: Hi, Please help me by clarifying the leave encashment claims during my resignation. I have worked in a firm for 3 years and I have 25 days of annual leave pending. Is that on the basis of gross salary or basic + HRA? Kindly advise Questions & Answers
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