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UAE
Checking a civil case or travel ban due to a financial issue
Q: How to know if there is a civil case against me or a travel ban? I didn`t receive any SMS or phone call or any notification. I just want to know if there a case against me or not to solve the issues. Please note it`s a financial issue and the amount is less than 100 thousand. Questions & Answers
Jordan
تقديم طلب لكفالة المتهم بتعاطي المخدرات لأول مرة
س: تم توقيف صديق لنا لمدة 14 يومًا بقضية تعاطي المخدرات لأول مرة، هل يمكنني كفالته ودفع الغرامة عنه؟ Questions & Answers
UAE
Terminating the tenancy contract for discovering defects
Q: I signed my tenancy contract on Thursday. I went and did the snagging afterwards and I found out that there is fungus in the fridge. The bathroom roof is broken (as in it can fall on my head), the a/c ducts are full of dust which are hazardous and lots of more comments. I didn`t move in nor did I connect DEWA. Can I terminate the contract? Questions & Answers
UAE
Cancellation of visa after expiry while labour case is running
Q: I have a pending labour case against my employer for pending salaries. The case has been in court for the last 18 months. MY VISA ALREADY EXPIRED. Still waiting for judgement. I have some serious health issues and I want to go to India for treating and will come back on visit within one month. So can I request to cancel my expired visa without a ban? Is it possible? Waiting for your valuable advice. Legal blog
UAE
Why Is It Important for Non-Muslim Expats to Have a WILL in the UAE?
An interview-format article covering reasons why a non-Muslim expatriate should have a will in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila sheds light in this article on the right time and place to start the procedure based on tested practices in the UAE. Questions & Answers
UAE
Harassment by the employer for submitting maternity leave
Q: I told my employer I was pregnant (I have been with the company for nearly 3 years). My boss told me not to return after the baby is born and also said that I should leave before my maternity leave. I told them it`s my right to stay/choose. Since that day my boss has harassed and bullied me at work. I raised a formal complaint against him. However, the company are supporting him saying it never happened as they don`t want to be liable. I am now signed off work sick because of the abuse/treatment at work that ended up with me nearly having a miscarriage. If I resign, I lose my 3 years EOSB, my medical and visa. But if I stay, I am subjected to daily harassment. What legal rights to do I have? Questions & Answers
UAE
Assistance with collecting unpaid debts from clients
Q: Our company is not operational anymore as we had debt with two banks and we are now in India. So, we have been negotiating with the bank directly to bring down the one-time settlement amount. We most likely have two cases against our company by these two banks. I need two services from you. 1. Collect debt on behalf of us - from several companies - total around AED 1.3 million. What`s the likelihood of collecting these debts? How will you pay back to us in order for us to settle to other suppliers? And is there any fee or once you receive our payment? If there is an upfront fee, we are unable to pay at this stage. 2. We already have AED 600k worth of cheques under our company name. How will you help in cashing those cheques on behalf of us? Is there a way? If we deposit into our bank account, does it get deducted towards our debt without reaching a settlement. There are 4 cheques. Share your thoughts. We would hire you if your answer makes complete sense to us. Questions & Answers
UAE
Renewing visa and other cards while a case is running
Q: Hi Ma`am, I have a labour case in Dubai Courts. The court has already issued a judgment that the employer has to pay me. But the company filed an appeal, so I am getting long dates for the appeal hearing. My visa is expired since last one month and I need to cancel it because I have an offer letter from another company. I am having a hard time since I am running behind this issue since 13th June 2019. So more than 5 months gone. Please, guide me. How can I cancel my visa and labour contract so that I am able to join another company? Where do I have to get started from and what steps do I take to get the cancellation of my visa and labour contract? Questions & Answers
UAE
مطالبة المؤجر ببدل شهرين لعدم رغبة المستأجر بالتجديد
س: السلام عليكم كنت محتاج أستفسر عن شيء. أنا كنت مأجر شقة، وقبل انتهاء العقد بأسبوع أخبرت المالك بأنني سأترك الشقة مع انتهاء العقد. أخبرني أنه يريد مني إيجار شهرين لأنني لم أقم بإخطاره قبلها بشهرين. هل هذا قانوني؟ وهل يوجد نص في قانون الإيجارات ينص على هذا؟ أرجو الإفادة Questions & Answers
UAE
Loan settlement with a bank after losing job
Q: I`ve taken a loan for 5 years from a bank in Dubai. I`ve paid for 2.5 years, then I`ve lost my job and had to leave the country. Until now I can`t find a job. I couldn`t pay the loan instalment for 8 months. The bank said that they`ve already written off the loan and is threatening to file a police case. The remaining loan is AED 340k. All I have now is only 150k. I`m afraid that I pay what I have, then stop paying. And then the bank will file a police report. What should I do? Is it possible to reach a deal with the bank to pay the 150k and they close the case and give me back the cheques? If they`re going to file a police case anyway, then it`s better that I don`t pay the 150k. It`ll be a lose-lose situation for me and the bank. I want to hire a lawyer to help me close this issue. And explain to me what are my options and how much will his service cost me. Questions & Answers
UAE
Checking case details of a person with a POA
Q: I would like to know how I can find case details [Court case no:] of a person if I have the POA. Is there any online method to find the same? Questions & Answers
Jordan
الأخذ بالاعتبار ظروف الزوج عند الحكم بالنفقة
س: أنا متزوجة من مطلق وله من زوجته الأولى ثلاثة أولاد ويقوم بدفع نفقته ويزورهم، وله مني بنتان وولد ورفعت طليقته دعوى بزيادة النفقة. هل سينظر القاضي في طلبها؟ وهل سيحكم لها بالزيادة؟ علماً بأن لنا بنتاً تعاني من مرضٍ نفسي. Questions & Answers
Bahrain
Obligation of the employer to pay the notice period upon termination
Q: My job contract does not mention any probation period but there is a six-month notice period. Is it possible to be terminated by the company on less than 6 month notice period? If the company terminates me on immediate termination, will they pay me 6 months` salaries or no? I am in Bahrain? Questions & Answers
UAE
How to check the authenticity of a job offer?
Q: I and my friend got a job offer from a company when we sent our CVs to it. Without any face-to-face interviews or questionnaires, they offered us the job and good packages. Still, they have not asked for any money for visa processing or anything. We are currently working in the UAE and the new job location is in the Netherlands. Without any interview or interactions, how can we accept the job? How can we check for genuineness? Questions & Answers
Lebanon
Legal claim for impersonation
Q: Hi, Please, I want to know what to do if a person I am working with within a company is using my name for drawings I did not do? what can I do about this? Also if I leave my job, how can I track if that person is still using my name? what can I do about this also? Thank you in advance. Questions & Answers
UAE