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UAE
Changing the punishment of a bounced cheque case from jail to fine
Q: I have a bounced cheque case which was filed in Bur Dubai Police Station in December 2016 for AED 80,000/-, and in 2017, the judgment was issued in absentia (One-month jail term). Please note that I have already paid AED 35,500 to the claimant in instalments even before the judgment was passed. Also, this judgment was issued prior to the implementation of the fine system for cheque value AED 200,000 and below. My question is, can I convert this judgment to a fine without me visiting the police station or will I have to serve the jail term? Kindly advise on the possibilities. Questions & Answers
UAE
Possible judgement for two bounced cheques in Dubai
Q: A company cheque case was opened against me in July 2017 (Muraqabat Police Station) for AED 221,600/-. The total amounts of the two cheques are AED 108,000/- and AED 113,600/- respectively. What will be the possible judgement in this case as it`s still pending? Can this be settled by paying fine? Questions & Answers
UAE
Notice and penalty decided for early termination of commercial lease
Q: Hello Miss Amira, This is A. from a properties company. For a commercial property (office), I have two questions. Q-1: How many days should be the early vacating notice from the tenant? Q-2: How much is the penalty of the tenant for breaking the contract early? Kindly reply to me at your earliest. Regards, J. A. Questions & Answers
UAE
Precautions and documents needed before lending money to a friend
Q: Hi, One of my friends wants to borrow AED 12000 from me. Can you advise me what are the documents I should take from him? Regards, C. T. Questions & Answers
UAE
Hiring an employee on a temporary trial basis and drafting the contractual documents
Q: Hello, I am looking to hire a candidate on a temporary trial basis. Even though DED (where my Trade License is registered) allows this facility, it is not available for employees to have a residency visa on an FZ License. I am looking for a solution because I would like to have a contract with this candidate that includes an NDA and a Non-Compete that is valid by Dubai courts or by DIFC and is enforceable if this candidate misuses sensitive company data during or after his employment term. Please advise a solution! Questions & Answers
UAE
Rescheduling payments or termination and refund of a delayed property
Q: Hello! I was recently made redundant by my employer and currently have no income. My residence visa expires in August. I`ve bought 2 off-plan properties that I`m unable to pay off. The handover is due this autumn. I`ve contacted the developers requesting either the cancellation of the SPAs or the restructuring of the payment plans. Both options have been rejected. I would like to be advised on what options and next steps I should be looking into. Thank you! I. Questions & Answers
UAE
Possibility of being charged by police if there is no proof of marriage
Q: Hi, I am married but don’t have a certificate to show it. I was reported for a bounced cheque and when police asked me for my statement, they asked if I’m married and I answered yes. I have a 2-year-old son who was born outside the country. Will I be charged with sex out of wedlock? Thank you Questions & Answers
UAE
The eligibility of a 19 year-old person to sign an MOU
Q: Hello, I am 19 years old. I have tried to sell my apartment in Dubai. I and my mother have signed MOU. But no one had the right to sell the apartment. Only my grandfather can sell it because he is a guardian. In Trakhees office, they didn`t allow me to sell. Now the buyer wants 116.5k AED from me because I didn`t finish in time. I can`t pay. Is the MOU invalid because my grandfather didn`t sign it? Questions & Answers
UAE
Claiming labour entitlements and notice period upon termination
Q: Hi Sir, I was terminated on July 6, 2020, and the effective date is July 7, 2020, without prior rendering of the 1-month notice period and I have 1-month notice period as per my unlimited employment contract. The reason is COVID-19 Pandemic and redundancy. I even requested my employer personally that If he will possibly still grant me to render the 1-month notice as per my contract, but my request has been denied. By July 10, I fully accepted and acknowledged my Notice of Termination by replying to the mail and requesting to send me my settlement, and until then, I will sign all the documents needed from my side. Am I still entitled to the 1-month notice salary even with or without rendering the said notice period because I was terminated? Or In-exchange they will give me 45 days extension of my visa but they will not give me the 1-month notice salary? Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you. Questions & Answers
Jordan
التأكد من صفة المحامي قبل توكيله لتجنب الخداع
س: السلام عليكم، عندي قضية عمالية وكنت قد ذهبت لتوكيل بها محامٍ ولكن متردد بسبب إشاعات عن محامين غير قانونين أو يحاولون عند توكيلهم ليكونون مع طرف الأقوى أي الخصم! كيف أوكل محامي بطريقة قانونية وما هو نموذج الصحيح أو الصيغة التي سوف يوقعني إياه المحامي؟ وهل عند قرار الحكم هل لدي الحق في تنفيذها أو للمحامي يحاول عدم إبلاغي بها أو تنفيذها؟ فما الإجراء الصحيح والقانوني لذلك؟ وشكراً جزيلاً Questions & Answers
Jordan
ترك العمل بشكل فوري بعد تقديم الاستقالة رغم رفض صاحب العمل
س: أعمل بشركة ومدة عملي عامان. أنا الآن على رأس عملي وتقدمت باستقالة فورية ولم يوافق صاحب العمل إلا بشهر إنذار. أنا مضطر لترك العمل في الشركة. ماذا يحق لي وماذا يحق لصاحب العمل؟ هل أستطيع أخذ شهادة الخبرة من الشركة في جميع الحالات؟ وشكرًا! Questions & Answers
UAE
Safeguarding the interests of a partner not involved in operation
Q: I have a 5% partnership in a business (LLC) which is operated by another person who holds a partnership of 44% and the rest 51% is UAE National`s share (as required by law). I also have a Partner`s Visa from this company. As I am not involved in any decisions or operations of the company, how can I be safe without any risks if the company gets involved in any legal issues like any huge fines for any other irregularities? Will I be liable to pay if there are any fines? If yes, then how much would I be liable to pay? How much percentage would be my Share? Can I make some kind of contract to safeguard myself? Questions & Answers
KSA
امتناع الأب عن إصدار تبليغ الولادة بسبب مشاكل مع الزوجة
س: السلام عليكم، زوجي يرفض إصدار تبليغ الولادة بسبب مشاكل بيننا ومواعيد المحكمة، فما العمل؟ Questions & Answers
UAE
Operating an e-commerce company under a general trading company
Q: Hi there! My father has a General Trading Company registered in Dubai, UAE. I`m planning to start an online e-commerce business with the same products but improved quality. I want to know if I can get my website registered under the same general trading license but it`s of a different name. If not, what are my options? Questions & Answers
Egypt
الطلاق للضرر بسبب ارتكاب الزوج جريمة الزنا
س: هل يجوز الطلاق للضرر بسبب خيانة الزوج وفعله الزنا وتكرار ذلك أكثر من مرة؟ تُعقَد جلسات صلح ويتعهد بعدم فعل ذلك لكنه يعود. أريد أن أعرف المطلوب لطلاق الضرر بدون أن أخسر أولادي وأنا مستعدة للتنازُل عن كافة حقوقي مقابل الطلاق. Questions & Answers
UAE