Legal Advice

Dubai rental law: Can I file a complaint if my landlord deducts from my security deposit? Landlords are allowed to collect some money from tenants when they enter into a rent contract for maintenance of the property upon expiry of the contract

Dubai jobs: Can I be fired for not meeting unrealistic targets at work? Question: My Dubai-based company has set very unrealistic targets for sales employees. I am afraid I will not be able to meet them. Can this be a reason fo..

UAE: Construction worker compensated with Dh1.2 million for injury at worksite The man spent months in the hospital recovering and receiving treatment

UAE: Can a travel ban be imposed over unpaid loans, credit card dues? A KT reader asks how one can find out if there is a ban imposed against them

UAE labour law: Firms must pay salaries within 15 days of due date to avoid fines Punitive measures will be taken against violators

Up to Dh1 million fine for violating UAE social media laws: 5 rules you must know Individuals must be careful not to violate the country's cybercrime regulations as federally decreed

New Amendments to the Countrys Wages Protection System.

UAE: Ministry announces amended penalties for firms that don't pay salaries on time New amendments announced to the country's Wages Protection System

Drug law now treats addict as victim not suspect, says Dubai Police official New law spares addicts from legal punishment if they voluntarily give themselves up to authorities

Dubai: Residents warned against feeding birds, violators face Dh200 fine Nakheel Community Management sends notice to its community members, reminds them about Municipality rules.

New UAE labour law: How to calculate gratuity if you're leaving your job after Feb 2 Under the new law, contracts are to be renewed for a maximum of three years

Carrying Sharp Tools a Criminal Offence from 2022.

New UAE law: Carrying sharp tools a criminal offence from 2022 The only condition where it is permissible to carry sharp tools is if the holder’s profession requires their use.

Merry Christmas from MBH Advocates Team and best wishes to you and your families through this Holiday Season.

We hope that you have safe travels, fun vacations and great holidays!
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📣 New Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021,
regulating labour relations,
effective from February 2, 2022:

- 3 years limited term contracts;
- Regulation of part-time work, temporary work, flexible work;
- Regulation of freelance work, Shared job models, Self-employment;
- Condensed working week;
- Prohibition to withhold employees’ passports and official documents.
- Expansion of leave days range;
- Overtime of not more than 2 hrs in one day, with 25% increased wage. (Exemption for employees on a shift-basis work).

🔘 3 years contract:
- a limited (fixed-term) contract, which may not exceed three years and is renewable for a similar or lesser period upon the agreement of both parties.

🔘 Condensed working week:
- employee can choose to complete his 40 working hours in 3 days instead of one week as per the contract signed by both parties.

🔘 Shared-job model:
- allows two employees to share the same job and split the pay based on an agreement with the employer

🔘 Flexible work:
- flexibility to work on a project, hourly, or for different employers while enabling employers to harness different talents and competencies at lower operational costs

🔘 Leaves to include:
- 3-5 days for mourning leave;
- 5 days for parental leave;
- 10 days for study leave per year (within UAE)

🔘 Maternity leave in private sector
Increased to 60 days:
- 45 full-paid days;
- 15 half-paid days;
- 30 full-paid days for mothers of infants with special needs;
- Additional 45 unpaid days leave in case of post-partum complications.
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New UAE labour laws explained: Flexible working hours, paid leaves; 3-year contracts Law is part of the government's efforts to create a competitive work environment

UAE: Wife can file criminal complaint against husband if he uses foul language Expert gives legal advice on what constitutes marital abuse in the country

180 days Grace period for Residents after losing Job

UAE visa reforms: Residents to get up to 180-day grace period after losing job The measure aims to enhance the competitiveness of the labour market, create greater stability for residents.

Expats can return by November 10th, if the residence visa has expired after April 20th 2021.

UAE flights: Dubai extends expiry dates of residence visas for stranded expats, says flydubai The visas have been extended till November 10, 2021, the authority said.

Hijri New Year

Hijri New Year likely date for most Islamic countries revealed Public and private sector holiday in UAE on Muharram 1.

Eid Al Adha - Holidays

Eid Al Adha: Dubai announces four-day holiday for next week Combined with the two-day weekend, Dubai residents will be able to enjoy a six-day break.

Indian expat on death row in UAE flies home after nine years..

Indian expat on death row in UAE flies home after nine years Man faced capital punishment for causing the death of a boy in 2012

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New Law allowing full foreign ownership of onshore Companies.

New law allowing full foreign ownership of onshore companies takes effect on June 1 Changes removing the requirement for a major UAE shareholder were first announced in November last year

UAE: Emirati woman awarded Dh10m in compensation for botched-up surgery The doctors and the surgery centre have been ordered to pay the amount.

Ramadan in UAE: Dh500 traffic fine for parking on roadside for prayers Such behaviour affects the movement of traffic and could potentially lead to traffic accidents, the authority said.

🔸 Responsibilities of the Landlord

Landlords are liable for many aspects of their own property. According to Law No. 26 of 2007 regulating the relationship between landlords and tenants in Dubai (the 'Tenancy Law'), these obligations are:

🔘 The landlord is obliged to hand over the property to the new tenant clean and in good condition, which allows the tenant full use as stated in the contract.
🔘 According to Art. 16, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the landlord will, during the term of the contract, be responsible for the property's maintenance works and for repairing any defect or damage.
🔘 Art. 17 states that the landlord may not make any changes to the property that would affect the tenant's full use of it as intended.
🔘 The landlord will be responsible for any defect, damage, deficiency, and wear and tear occurring to the property for reasons not attributable to the fault of the tenant.
🔘 The landlord is obliged to return the security deposit to the tenant at the end of the tenancy contract if the premise has been left in satisfactory condition and in coherence with the tenancy contract.

MBH Advocates provide consultations on real estate matters and rental disputes in the UAE. Contact us on the numbers below for an appointment.
Dubai - (04)2951555
Ajman - (06)7318777
🌐 www.mbhadvocates.com
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🔸 Virtual Company License

Virtual Commercial City program (VCC) launched by the Dubai Economic Department, enables entrepreneurs and freelancers across the world to start a virtual company in the UAE even if they do not live in the UAE.
That means a person without a residence visa or permit can conduct business in the UAE. He just needs to apply for the Virtual Company Licence.

The allowed legal form for virtual companies is sole establishment/ sole proprietorship (a business that is owned 100% by an individual). The owner will control all of its operations, keep all profits and be liable for debts and financial obligations.

There are several requirements for an individual to get a virtual company license in Dubai:
• The applicant must not be a resident in the UAE;
• The owners of virtual companies must be the nationals or tax residents of approved countries.;
• Virtual companies can conduct location-independent business activities globally in pre-defined sectors which focus on creative industries, technology, and services.

A Virtual Company License does not automatically guarantee bank account in the UAE as well as physical access to the UAE, be it in the form of a business or visitor or resident visa to any of the company’s partners, directors, or employees. However, Dubai Government authorities are working on a simplified visa process for the holders of Virtual Company License.

All the information and application process for Virtual License can be found at the website of Virtual Commercial City https://vccdubai.ae.
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🔸 Will a wife be responsible for the deceased husband's loan?

Under UAE law, the individual who signed the loan application/agreement is the only person accountable for all the debts incurred. A deceased borrower's debts cannot be passed over to the spouse.

The only exception to this rule is if the spouse happens to be a co-applicant on the loan, has signed over a personal guarantee to the creditor, or has issued a security cheque against the loan.

MBH Advocates provide consultations on all the legal aspects regarding succession and inheritance in the UAE.

Contact us on the numbers below for an appointment.
📞 Dubai - (04)2951555
📞 Ajman - (06)7318777
🌐 www.mbhadvocates.com
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UAE employees working in hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, laundries, beauty salons and hairdressers who haven't been vaccinated must take a PCR test every two weeks, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

https://m.khaleejtimes.com/coronavirus-pandemic/uae-covid-test-must-for-unvaccinated-workers-in-5-sectors

Unvaccinated employees working in five industries must take a PCR test every 14 days, under new rules. The measure, which is effective as of March 28, applies to anyone employed by hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, laundries, beauty salons and hairdressers.

https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/unvaccinated-abu-dhabi-employees-working-in-five-industries-must-take-a-pcr-test-every-fortnight-1.1189444

UAE: Covid test must for unvaccinated workers in 5 sectors All private sector staff required to take PCR test in Abu Dhabi.

UAE introduces remote work visa, multiple entry tourist visas for all nationalities

UAE introduces remote work visa, multiple entry tourist visas for all nationalities New visa enables employees from all over the world to live and work remotely from UAE