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UAE
Procedures and requirements for appealing a judgement
Q: My friend is in Abu Dubai jail for 1 year in a case of foreign documents. How can I get the case copy and how can I appeal to convert the imprisonment into fine? I contact the other party and they are ready to ask anything in court such as this man is not. Does it help? Questions & Answers
UAE
Rights of the employee in case of termination by new management
Q: In Jan 2019, a part-owner joined our company. My gratuity was paid and I received a new appointment letter, mentioning that I`m continuing with the new management with a lower salary and a 6 months probationary period. But, my labour contract with JAFZA was not cancelled. On my 6th month (182nd day), I received the non-confirmation letter through email. They said that they will give an extension of 1 one month, but I have to request. I did request through email then they replied that the same was treated as my resignation. On my LWD (7th months), my manager told me to continue, so I thought I was going to be retained. But after a week, she sent me an email stating that the company just gave me 1 more month and that they have to discontinue my services due to the change in our department. Hence, I worked for another 1 month. Can I claim arbitrary dismissal in this case? Also, since the previous owner paid the gratuity and leave salary only up to Jan 2019, can I also claim for same from Jan 2019 up to my LWD? Questions & Answers
UAE
Filing a case of defamation at work leading to termination
Q: My Facebook profile about my depression state was shared with people at work who showed to me and also confirmed in writing addressing the issue via email confirming my post was shared with them. This has caused a lot of damage to my reputation in the workplace and which led to my termination under the false pretence of underperformance during the probation period. They also had facts and records to prove that my performance was good but due to my reputation at work, I was wrongfully terminated. I want to know from a legal point if I want to press charges on the people who showed and circulated my Facebook post which was non-work related, how can I exercise my rights as an abiding citizen? Thanks. Questions & Answers
UAE
Can the bank request an immediate travel ban in a civil case?
Q: Dear Sir I am a Dubai resident. Last month, the bank filed a criminal case against me for a credit card cheque bounce of AED 16000. I paid the fine and got released from the police station. Now, they send an email stating they are going to file a civil case against me and GCC travel ban (total amount due is AED 30000, including interests). If they file a civil case, will there be any immediate travel ban? How will I know if I get a travel ban? Also, advise if the police can arrest me on the basis of this civil case immediately. Questions & Answers
UAE
Calculation of the EOSB and notice period in case of termination
Q: Hello, I was working in a software company in Dubai Internet City (Free Zone), as a Sales Executive. My salary was composed of: 1. Basic Salary 2. Allowances 3. Commission (non-fixed) I would like to understand what the right calculation is as per the UAE Labour Law for the notice period, arbitrary dismissal, gratuity and commission if it is counted. Thank you Questions & Answers
UAE
Procedures and requirements for copyright protection
Q: Hi, A question regarding copyright in the UAE. I`ve been seeing posts that say I need to have 3 copies in Arabic and English. What copies are these? Are these the materials that I want to apply for copyright? What kind of description should I put? Picture and details about the materials? Thank you in advance. Questions & Answers
UAE
Filing a case for the recovery of money loaned to a person
Q: I want to file a case against a person who took my money and not returning. Please guide me through the process. Questions & Answers
UAE
Transferring the shares of the father in a company to his heirs
Q: Hello, I am a Chinese national who came to Dubai for my father`s inheritance case after his passing earlier this year. My father owned 2 LLC companies with the same local sponsor, one of which he had a 49% share and the other 25%. I wanted to inherit the shares and exit the companies but was told there`s nothing for me and my family to inherit. One of the companies is more than 20 years old and the sponsor refuses to show me financial statements for these companies. What can I do, please? Questions & Answers
UAE
Is it legal to pay the EOSB in an annual package?
Q: Hi Ludmila, If a company pension is given as part of a salary package (and one is made to sign it as an alternative to end of service gratuity) is one entitled to end of service gratuity? I have been told by third parties that I am entitled to claim the end of service gratuity even though I have received annually a company pension payment. I have worked for this international company since 1999. Thanking you for your advice. Best regards R. Questions & Answers
UAE
Early termination of a tenancy contract with a notice period
Q: Dear sir/madam, My tenancy contract expires on 17.07. 2020. On 22.12.2019, I emailed the owner with a termination of the contract to be on 31.03.2020. The contract says: The Lessee may terminate Contract and vacate Premises following the Labor`s written consent and upon Lessee agreeing the following: (a) Provide at least two months written notice to the Lessor prior to the expiry of the Term of its intention to vacate the Premises where such notice once served cannot be retracted unless the Lessor provides its written consent; (b) Settlement of the Lessors administration fee currently in force for breaking the Contract prior to the expiry of the Term, subject to the Lessor`s approval. The Lessor is not obliged to refund to the Lessee any difference in rent in case of an early break of the Contract. The owner says that this notice period is applicable only to non-renewal, not early termination so either to pay penalty or complete till 16.07.2020. Is this true? Is there a limit to the penalty to 2 or 3 months or can they ask for more? Questions & Answers
UAE
Does the employer send the employee back to country after resignation?
Q: Good morning, I just want to ask if I resign after 1 year and my contract is unlimited, will my employer send me back to my country? Thanks Questions & Answers
UAE
Right of the employer to hold visa cancellation against advance payments
Q: My contract was terminated during the probation period. When I started, my employer gave me an advance payment of 1 year worth of house allowance, which they are now claiming back. The amount is big and I am unable to pay at the moment, but they are refusing to cancel my visa and let me work for someone else. My question is: Is it legal for an employer to refuse to cancel my visa if I don`t pay the full amount of what I owe them? Thanks in advance for your help Questions & Answers
UAE
Effect of the sponsor visa cancellation on the visas of his family
Q: Hi, I am in the UAE and my father sponsored my residence visa and he went abroad for medical treatment. It is going to be for 6 months and he cannot come back now due to treatment. Will my residence visa get cancelled also? Questions & Answers
Turkey
Applying for Turkish citizenship by investment
Q: I want to apply for citizenship. I am Jordanian, please tell me about the shortest way to do that. Can I have it through buying a house? If so, what are the requirements? Questions & Answers
UAE
Terminating an employee due to taking a leave without approval
Q: My leave got rejected, but I am still on my leave starting December 15 to 22, 2019. The HR sent me an email containing termination notice for being absent for 7 consecutive days. Can they do that? Questions & Answers
Egypt