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Can I be convicted of driving under the influence even if the alcohol test came back negative?

Q: Hello, I was driving my car when the police stopped me at one point on the road and told me that I was driving under the influence of alcohol. I tried hard to deny that because I had not actually consumed any alcoholic beverages that day or in the previous three days. However, a report was filed and a case was opened, but the alcohol test report came back negative. Will I be convicted despite that? Please answer me. It is urgent.

Can we legally claim unpaid dues for food supplies based on emails and invoices?

Q: Hello, We have an agreement with a company to supply food for their buffet on a daily basis, with invoices to be issued monthly and payment to be made every three months. The relationship actually lasted for nine months, and payment was made for two periods. In the third period, due to disagreements between our company and the company to which the supply was made, they refused to pay, noting that the outstanding amount so far is fifty-four thousand dirhams. Can we claim the amount, noting that the agreement is not written, but there are emails exchanged between us and invoices?

Does my employer have the right to send me back to my home country after I resign?

Q: Hello, I`m currently on a probation period. However, since the environment is toxic, I have decided to resign. I also agreed to pay for the visa costs incurred. I was hired here in the UAE and not from the Philippines. However, my employer told me that he will send me back to the Philippines. Does he have the right to do that?

How can I claim my gratuity for almost 7 and a half years in the government sector?

Q: Hello, How can I claim my gratuity for almost 7 and a half years in the government sector? They said they will only give me 2 months` salary and a one-way ticket.

Can I submit my outpass and travel tickets in advance to speed up deportation?

Q: Hello Sir, In one of your comments/answers to a query, you mentioned that if the individual does not have a valid passport, the process may take longer to obtain a travel document from their embassy. Is it possible, before getting arrested, that I hand over the outpass and travel tickets to the police so it might be easier for them to deport me?

What can I do if the landlord has not been responding to renew the commercial lease contract and Ejari?

Q: Good day. For the last 3 years, the landlord`s office has not responded to renew the contract, so I contacted RERA for renewal. The office doesn`t respond to emails related to renewal, even though I started sending emails and reminders 2 to 3 months before expiry, and I have no choice but to contact RERA and send a notice. Once the renewal was processed by law, the landlord`s office delayed in releasing the Ejari. Since it is a commercial property, my renewals are related to a staff visa, and I have to pay delay penalties. The landlord`s office staff tried to take advantage of the Emirati owner, and no direct meeting was fruitful. What is the law that safeguards expats and sorts out issues without mutual compromise as they try to force their terms to be acceptable by law and not supported by any documentation?

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Is it still applicable to file a complaint with the police for a bounced cheque?

Q: Is it still applicable to file a complaint with the police for a bounced cheque?

A hair salon caused serious damage to my hair and scalp. What can I do to sue them?

Q: I’m looking for legal advice regarding a hair salon incident that caused serious damage to my hair and scalp. I visited a salon for a colouring treatment, during which two rounds of bleach, which is not what I booked in for, were given to me without proper approvals, and were applied back-to-back without a strand test or proper consultation. As a result, I’ve been experiencing extreme hair breakage, daily hair loss, and ongoing scalp irritation. This has been especially distressing as I’m currently pregnant. It’s now been over 20 days since the incident, and despite multiple polite follow-ups, the salon has ignored all communication. I’m now exploring legal action to pursue compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused. I have full documentation, messages, and photos. Any guidance on the best next steps or legal routes I can take would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

How can we find out why the Abu Dhabi court is deducting my husband’s salary?

Q: Hello, My husband`s salary is automatically debited by the Abu Dhabi court as per the bank statements. However, we do not know exactly what case has been filed against him, and we also do not know the total amount we need to pay; they are just debiting it. Could someone please advise us on what we should do?

Can I sue overseas app developers for misconduct and website deletion?

Q: Hello, I want to create a legal case against my mobile app developers who sabotaged my business and mobile apps, failed to deliver a good product, and, despite that, had the audacity to ask for a bonus. When I refused, they deleted my websites twice (two different projects and sites, with months between each incident). I want to pursue legal action with someone experienced in technology-related cases. The developers are freelancers hired via an online marketplace for freelancers (Upwork). Everything is legally documented, including WhatsApp messages clearly showing evidence of their sabotage, as well as some logs from GoDaddy related to the web and app development. Thank you!

Is it normal for a Sharjah title deed to say “Joint Property Ownership” if I’m the only owner?

Q: Hello, Is it normal that the title deed issued by Sharjah is “Joint Property Ownership” whereas I’m the only owner of the flat? Is it related to the shared building itself, or what? And what are the consequences of that compared with normal property ownership?

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Is accrued annual leave paid if the employee is terminated during probation?

Q: Hello, I want to confirm: if an employee is terminated during the probation period, does the employer have to pay them their accrued annual leave, even if it`s during the probation period? Or is the employee only eligible for leave payment after the probation period? Thanks!

I have an offer letter from a new company. How do I resign and get the cancellation papers?

Q: Hello, I have an offer letter from a new company, but I`m already working in another company. How can I resign and get the cancellation papers, and how much time will it take?

I sent the landlord a notice to renew the lease 90 days earlier as per the contract. Can I change my mind if he didn't respond?

Q: I live in Dubai and I have a one-year rental contract with my landlord. According to the agreement, I must tell the landlord at least 90 days before the contract ends whether I want to renew it or leave. I followed the rule and sent them an email before the 90-day deadline, saying that I want to renew. They replied and said okay, and they asked me to send the new contract so they could sign it. I prepared the new contract (with the rent price fixed according to RERA rules) and sent it to them about two weeks ago. But since then, they haven’t replied or signed the contract. I think maybe they are waiting to see if someone else will offer more money to rent the apartment, so they are delaying their response. Now I am wondering: if they finally send back the signed contract after a long delay—let’s say in one more week—and by that time I’ve changed my mind (for example, I found a better apartment or I’m leaving the country), am I legally required to continue with this landlord?

My wife got her maternity leave after she gave birth prematurely. Can her company pay her only half a salary?

Q: My wife was pregnant and gave birth in the first week of her seventh month. The company she works for refused to give her leave when she requested it before giving birth, claiming that work required it and that she was still in her sixth month. Now the company she works for is refusing to pay her full salary and is offering to pay only half her salary. Do they have the right to do this? What are my wife`s rights with the company she works for, and how can we demand them?

Can the debtor file a bounced cheque case against a car loan I took if it is a guarantee cheque?

Q: Hello, I`m from the Philippines, working here for 15 years. I have a big problem, and they have repeatedly given me a case of a cheque worth AED 73,000 for almost 9 years. Recently, they filed a case again after knowing that my case was done last October. This cheque is a guarantee cheque only for my 5-year monthly car installments. I paid for almost 2 years and have 3 years left to be paid, but I gave the person who guaranteed my car a cheque worth AED 73,000 at that time. I don`t have enough requirements to get the 5-year monthly installment car, so I asked someone to help me, but my biggest mistake is that I don`t have any agreement for this cheque because I totally trust him as my family. After delaying payment for 2 months because I went on vacation and came back, he asked me to visit their shop. When I went, they just called me and told me to get his things.

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