Legal News

UAE: Can new employees ask for bonuses to be included in job contract?

KT reader wants to know whether employers can be asked to add a clause on increments

Dubai court rejects $100 million copyright claim, rules in favour of gaming firm

A UAE publisher was ordered to pay Dh18.7 million to the game creator, ending a seven-year legal battle

Landlords can increase rent after 3 years of tenancy contract in Sharjah

If a dispute arises between a landlord and a tenant, the matter can be raised with the centre of the rental dispute in the emirate

UAE: Up to 2 years jail, fines over Dh5,000 for incorrectly signing a cheque

If a signature was forged intentionally or maliciously, legal action can be taken to recover the amount owed under the law

UAE: Can an employer refuse to pay salary during dispute with employee?

An employer should pay the salary to an employee on the due dates and in accordance with the amount agreed in an employment contract

New Dubai law to regulate how residents can help govt enforce rules, prevent violations

It outlines conditions for granting law enforcement capacity to community members, including a minimum age requirement of 30

UAE: Can employees claim the difference if they spend less than the allowance?

An employer should have its own internal handbook or HR policy related to additional benefits to its employees

Dubai: Will landlord refund advance payments if contract is terminated early?

A rent contract may only be terminated by mutual consent of both a landlord and a tenant

UAE: Can employers ask employees to do different work without consent?

What are your rights in case you are being assigned to perform a different task than what is mentioned in your contract?

Up to Dh2 million fine: Is VPN banned in UAE? Rules, penalties, all you need to know

These networks should not be used to access or bypass blocked or prohibited content