Ashish Mehta
Khaleej Times
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How to encash unused annual leaves in UAE: Calculations, when it becomes due; all your questions answered
Question: I have several annual leaves pending. I have been told to clear them as they will apparently 'lapse'. What are the general rules around encashing.. → Read More
UAE Golden Visa: Job contract exemptions, gratuity calculations explained for employees with the long-term residency
Question: I am a Golden Visa holder who is about to take a job in a mainland Dubai company. What are my employer's obligations towards me when it comes to .. → Read More
Dubai: Do I have to create a separate will for assets here if I have one back in my home country?
Question: I am a non-Muslim Dubai resident with some assets and property in the Emirate. For these Dubai-based assets, is it necessary that I make a Will h.. → Read More
UAE: How investments are protected if your name is not mentioned on trade licence
Question: I have invested in a company in mainland Umm Al Quwain, but my name is not mentioned on the trade licence. What kind of legal protection do I hav.. → Read More
Dubai: Does Rera rent calculator apply to new tenancy contracts?
Question: I have found an apartment that I like in Dubai. However, its rent is higher than other similar properties in the area. Can I challenge this? Does.. → Read More
UAE: My husband just lost his job; will I be able to sponsor his residency visa?
Question: My husband recently lost his job. I work as an administrator in a private company and earn a salary of Dh6,000. Will I be able to sponsor his res.. → Read More
UAE: Will I be banned from the country after my employer reports me absconding?
An employer may file an absconding complaint if an employee is absent from work continuously for seven days without informing them → Read More
Explained: How to bring a domestic worker to UAE, documents required
Question: I read about some law changes when it comes to hiring domestic workers in the UAE. I am from India and wish to bring someone from my hometown to .. → Read More
Health insurance in Dubai: Should the employer bear staff's premium costs?
Question: I will be taking up a job in a mainland Dubai company shortly. I understand I will be working on a standard two-year visa. Please clarify who is .. → Read More
UAE: Can I change the details on Golden Visa to reflect my profession?
Question: I received a Golden Visa in 2022 under my husband's sponsorship. My occupation listed on the Emirates ID is 'housewife'. I recently got a job and.. → Read More
UAE: Could I be arrested for not paying credit card dues?
Question: As per prevailing rules, can I be arrested for not paying credit card dues? What’s the penalty for the same if I am unable to?.. → Read More
UAE jobs: What are the rights of an employee being fired? Visa cancellation, salary payment procedures explained
Question: What is the legal procedure to terminate the services of an employee on grounds of poor performance? We have an employee in our Dubai-based (main.. → Read More
Dubai rent hike: Can I challenge increase if new rate falls within Rera calculator range?
Landlords and tenants may review the rent and agree on changes based on certain criteria — here's what you need to know → Read More
Compensatory days off in UAE for working on public holidays: What you need to know
Question: I had to work on January 1, 2023, which is an official holiday, with the understanding that I would get a compensatory off. How is this off deter.. → Read More
UAE law: Can employers ask their employees to pay for the visa cost?
Question: I have been offered a job in a restaurant in Dubai. The restaurant owner is asking me to pay for the visa cost. Kindly explain whether the employ.. → Read More
UAE law: Are employers obliged to obtain health insurance for their employees?
Question: I recently arrived in the UAE for the first time on an employment visa. I want to know whether the company pays for the health insurance of emplo.. → Read More
UAE: How to bring parents on a retirement visa
Question: I wish to bring my parents to the UAE, but don't have the salary required for this. Can you explain how can I bring them on a 'retirement visa'? .. → Read More
Dubai: Buying an off-plan property? Here is what you need to know
Question: I am planning to buy an off-plan property in Dubai. Can you take me through the legal formalities of the same? What are my rights and obligations.. → Read More
UAE jobs: What you need to know about 6-month probation period after new employment law went into force
Question: I will be taking up employment with a Dubai-based company shortly. Have probation rules changed after the new UAE employment law went into force?.. → Read More
‘Is there a limit to the amount I can transfer from India to UAE?’
Question: I have substantial savings in my bank account in India. Is there a limit to the amount I can transfer to the UAE? Please advise about any rules i.. → Read More