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What are my labor dues after resignation if I worked for a company for over 7 years?

Q: I have worked for a free zone company for over 7 years. The company provided me with a share and changed my visa from a Fujairah free zone to a Dubai free zone during the 7-year duration. My salary has changed from 6.5k to 25k in these 7 years. If I resign, I am aware I`m entitled to some benefits. Can I have any guidance on this?

I'm a Muslim woman from Europe. Can I file for divorce in my home country and the UAE?

Q: I`m a Muslim woman expat from Europe residing in the UAE married to a Muslim expat with 2 children. Can I file for divorce in my home country and at the same time in the UAE?

What to do after being caught with a small amount of weed and released with a case number?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My friends and I were caught at home by the CID with a small amount of weed after one of my friends deposited funds in an account to purchase cannabis at the end of 2023. We all tested positive at the CID headquarters, admitted that we had it for personal use, and were transferred to a police station. We were released after 24 hours with a case number, but we still haven’t spoken to anyone, and we don’t know what the next step is.

I bought a second-hand car with hidden defects and the dealer failed to fix it. What can I do?

Q: Hi Sir, I bought a second-hand car from a reputed dealer in Dubai On April 18, 2024. After four days of ownership, I realized the car was jittering/vibrating/ hesitating to maintain at a particular speed. I immediately informed the car dealer and they promised to fix it the first time but when I got the car after rectifying and repairing it, it had the same issue. Again I informed the car dealer about it and they took the car again for a spark plug change and took three and a half days to repair it. Once I got the car back I realized the same issue was still there. Now for the third time, I informed them and they are asking me to come again for repair/inspection purposes. I asked them to share the pre-inspection report as they claim they have a 150-point check-up but they have not shared the report to date. The car is under warranty for a year. Please advise what should I do in this case as I’m worried that the car may have some hidden problem which in future may cost me money. Thanks and Regards J. S,

Can I ask the court for maintenance reduction after leaving for home country with less salary?

Q: Hi My wife has filed a maintenance case in Abu Dhabi. Now after the judgment, what are the possibilities that I can permanently return to my home country? If I go back to my home country, will the maintenance amount go down as my salary will be less in India? Please suggest.

Can the landlord stick the eviction notice on the door, or must it be delivered differently?

Q: Hi, Can the landlord stick the eviction notice on the apartment door, or should it be delivered by a specific method? Also, can he ask me to leave from the date the notice was issued or from the date I received it? Thanks!

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Is it normal for a company to require an initial payment for visa and work permit?

Q: Sir/Madam, I am currently in India and have received an offer letter from a company based in Fujairah, UAE. They have asked me to contact a travel agency for the work permit and visa process. It seems I have to make an initial payment for these processes (the offer letter says it is the company`s official policy), and it will be reimbursed later. Is this normal? Please guide me. Thank you!

The rental agreement and Ejari have expired. Is the tenant occupying illegally?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have just purchased a property with a tenant inside. It turns out that the rental agreement and Ejari expired in March 2024 (2 months ago). Is the tenant, therefore, occupying illegally? What are my options to get the tenant out? Obviously, I don’t want to put anyone out on the street, but ideally, I would like the tenant out in the next 5 months so I can move in myself.

Will I be arrested in Qatar if I have a pending rent case in the UAE?

Q: Hello Mam. Good day. I have a Sharjah Muincipility case against me for rent of 18,000. The original rent was 6000, however, claim all 18,000 for the year. He also claims to have issued an execution or warrant against me. I am here in my country and received a job offer in Qatar. A Qatari visa is issued as well. Will I be arrested in Qatar and sent back to the UAE? I am negotiating with the landlord and will close this issue as soon as I am on the job. I would really appreciate your guidance on this. Thanks, A.

لمحة قانونية بشأن قانون مكافحة المواد المخدرة والمؤثرات العقلية

أصدر المشرع الإماراتي مرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 30 لعام 2021 بشأن مكافحة المواد المخدرة والمؤثرات العقلية، وقد نص في أحكامه على عقوبات الاتجار، الترويج، أو النقل للمواد المخدرة، كما أفرد أحكامًا خاصة بعقوبة تعاطي المخدرات في الإمارات. نقدم هنا لمحة عن أحكام المادة 96 من القانون والمتعلقة بحالة ضبط أطعمة ومشروبات أو منتجات يدخل في تركيبها مواد مخدرة.

Can the landlord send an eviction notice by email if I refused rent increase?

Q: My rent contract ends on 9/8/2024. I contacted the landlord for renewal and he asked to increase the rent. He didn’t send any notice for an increase before 90 days, so I declined the requested increase. He called and said I should accept the increase or I have to leave. One day later, yesterday, he sent me (email) a notice to evict the apartment for selling, and he wrote he would provide a partial contract until 28 May 2025. Since I asked before in an email to share a copy of his EID, he used the same email subject to share the eviction notice. Can he do that before the contract renewal? He was willing to renew with higher rent and when I refused, he came with an eviction notice. What if pretends to sell it but doesn’t sell (shifts the ownership to wife)? How to check if it`s sold? Can he send the eviction notice through email or should be through registered mail? If emails are accepted, can he send them under another email subject (subject used: a copy of EID or passport)? What should I do next? Thanks

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My employer hasn't updated my labor card. Who is responsible for paying the fine?

Q: Hi, My employer has still not updated my labor card, and it still shows as expired in MOHRE and UAE Pass, even though my Emirates ID and residence visa are valid. When I checked the fine on the labor card, it was 400 AED. I have informed the PRO and the employer about this problem several times, but they are ignoring it. I am now considering resignation with a notice period according to protocols. Is this 400 AED fine on me or them? Please guide me!

Asked to pay for a full year of an online community subscription after termination. How to respond?

Q: Hello, I would like to get your opinion on this matter. I subscribed to an annual subscription of an online community and paid for the first month. Within 20 days, I sent an email requesting to terminate my account. Now, after 5 months, I have received a legal notice stating that I am required to pay for the entire year, even though I haven`t used the service. How should I approach this situation? Thank you!

I was deported because of old TB scars on my lung. How can I lift the ban?

Q: Hi Sir, How Are You? I am from India and I am a salesman at XYZ Shop In Sharjah. After completing 2 months, I went for a medical test my blood test was good but in the X-ray, they found a little scar on my left lung. They transferred my medical report to (EHS) where I met a doctor who told me that I had TB. But I don`t know when I had this disease, maybe in childhood. Then I went for a gold TB test at a medical center where I met a TB specialist. After completing my sputum or blood test for 3-4 days, my test came negative. So I collected all my reports and also a request letter from the doctor about my health, but they did not see my report and deported me. I`m really worried that I cannot come to the UAE for my entire life not only on a resident visa but also tourist or visit visa. Please can you help me? Is there any legal process that I can lift my ban for at least a tourist visa?

What if the other party refuses DHL delivery for the next hearing notification?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, What happens if the judge asks me to notify the other party by DHL about the next hearing, but they don’t want to receive or collect the shipment?

As a new landlord, if I don't sign the renewal contract, will it be renewed automatically?

Q: Hi, Please help me with some information! As a new landlord, if I don`t sign the renewal contract, will it be renewed automatically? Can they have Ejari without the landlord`s signature? Thank you for your advice!

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