Articles
‘If I have a police case pending in Dubai, can I fly out from Abu Dhabi?'
The reader has missed four months of debt repayment after losing their job
‘Does a child take the mother’s or father’s nationality?’
A child can take the nationality of either parent or both
‘Can I demand money for working on UAE public holidays?’
If the employee does not want any extra time off work, they are entitled to receive 150 per cent of their daily salary
‘Is a non-compete clause valid if I quit during the probation period?’
The worker shall be exempted from this clause if the employment contract is terminated during probation
‘Will a missed loan payment affect my UAE credit score?’
The Al Etihad Credit Bureau records bounced cheques and has information on credit card usage
‘Can I get into legal trouble in the UAE for swearing?’
If a formal complaint has been lodged, its status can be checked at a police station
'Will cancelling my work visa to obtain Abu Dhabi golden visa affect my gratuity?'
Employer must apply for a non-sponsored work permit and is also legally obliged to continue providing medical insurance, exactly as before
'I've a job contract and a visa, but I've still not started work'
Arranging these documents confirms employment and the person should be paid a salary
‘Can my bank charge a late payment fee for a one-week delay?’
The bank is within its rights to charge a penalty and that is likely to be automated
‘Should I invest with a company offering me 3% returns per month for three years?’
There is no such thing as an investment that is fully capital-protected
‘Will my bank ask for personal details over email or is it a scam?’
Regulated financial institutions may ask for credentials to update KYC as part of anti-money laundering and compliance procedures
‘Can a woman sponsor her husband in Saudi Arabia?’
Family sponsorship in the kingdom depends on the type of visa and employment contract
‘Can a UAE employer refuse to provide a payslip?’
All employees should be offered one, even if only a soft copy
Does the UAE’s annual leave law apply differently to part-time employees?
All workers are entitled to leave depending on their working hours
‘Am I allowed to carry forward my unused annual leave in the UAE?’
Employees can take a maximum of 15 days' annual leave into the next year
