Articles
'Should I trust a loan offer sent on WhatsApp by a bank in the UAE?'
A major bank has official systems to contact customers and does not use personal mobile numbers
'Do I need to give notice or pay a penalty if I leave during my probation?'
No employee is liable for any charges, fees or penalties for resigning
'Can a buy-now-pay-later company impose a travel ban for unpaid arrears?'
Our reader, who owes Dh7,000, is worried about whether they can go home before returning for a new job
'Can I make more redundancy claims after receiving notice pay and gratuity?'
Staff can take advantage of Involuntary Loss of Employment scheme introduced in 2023
'Can my restaurant manager cut my salary due to a slowdown in business?'
No employer is legally permitted to change the terms of employment, or alter contracts without employees' agreement
'Can my employer in the UAE refuse travel allowance when I take annual leave?'
When an employee is on annual leave, they should be paid in full
Can you start a new job before your old employer cancels your visa?
It is unfair and illegal to delay cancellation of an outgoing employee's visa
'Will I face a travel ban after my friend used my BNPL account and didn't pay?'
Person in whose name the account is registered is fully responsible for all activity
‘Can an employer reduce medical insurance benefits for staff in the UAE?’
Quality medical insurance is one of the top-rated benefits for staff in Dubai
‘Can an employer suddenly withdraw employee benefits?’
Companies are likely to get a better reaction from staff if they are honest about the reason for changes
‘Do I need to register a business for home-based work?’
Working in UAE without valid trade licence can incur Dh5,000 fine
'How can I report scam messages in the UAE?'
Residents can report suspicious emails, WhatsApp messages and online fraud directly to the police
‘Can an investment firm ask for my documents to release funds?’
Company is asking for proof of identity, address and bank statements to complete withdrawal
‘How can my wife apply for a disabled parking permit in the UAE?’
The Emirates has introduced many schemes to assist people of determination
‘Will a cheque bounce affect my credit score in the UAE?’
Decision will depend on the reason for rejection
