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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”

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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”

    Explained: What are an employee’s rights to execute a court judgement against his employer


    Published:  August 25, 2020 10:00 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    Employer-employee relations in the UAE are monitored and regulated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Image Credit: Stock image
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    A Gulf News reader received a Labour Court judgement in his favour but his employer has failed to execute it. Image Credit: Stock image
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    The reader had worked for a company in the UAE for 11 years and has not yet received his settlement amount. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    What recourse can you take if your former employer fails to execute a court judgement? Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    Jihene Arfaoui, legal researcher with Al Suwaidi & Company spoke about the legal route available to employees. Image Credit: Supplied
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    An employee can submit a request for an executory judgement. Image Credit: Stock image
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    You can also apply for the executory judgement earlier, if the judgement clearly states so. Image Credit: Stock image
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    You can file an early request for execution
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    This can be done online, through the Ministry's website - www.mohre.gov.ae Image Credit: Stock image
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    If the court judgement details how the end-of-service benefits will be calculated, it is advisable to seek legal counsel to calculate the final settlement. Image Credit: Stock image
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    The plaintiff can also request the court to enquire and seize assets if the employer claims to not have enough funds. Image Credit: Stock image
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    The court can then forcible implement the court judgement. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    How are disputes settled by the Labour Court? Image Credit: Stock image
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    Former employer not executing court judgement
    Both parties should first try to settle the dispute amicably. Image Credit:
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    If an amicable settlement is not reached, they can approach the court to decide on the case. Image Credit: Stock image
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    If an employee refuses to accept a settlement offered by the employer, the employer can file an 'offer and deposit' at the Labour Court. Image Credit: Stock image
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    An employee can still file a case with the Labour Court. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Court fees for Labour disputes. Image Credit: Stock image
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    UAE Labour Law: “My employer has not given my dues even after a court judgement”
    For claims over Dh100,000, the employee needs to pay court fees. Image Credit: Stock image
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