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Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 3rd 2012, 7:20 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 407
Posted By crw1979

OSN Cricket

Quick question. Has anyone else suffered with loss of soundtrack from the recent England cricket games broadcast on OSN, i.e. no sound or commentary but a perfect picture with sound returning for...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Sep 29th 2011, 2:33 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By crw1979

Re: Notice period - poll

In very simple terms not very. Restrictive covenants/non-competes are incredibly hard to enforce in the UAE. For there to be any chance of it being enforced it would need to be for no more than 12...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Aug 29th 2011, 6:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 75,921
Posted By crw1979

Re: Good salary for a family in Dubai?

You might find the following of use-

http://www.charterhouseme.ae/pdf/LegalSalarySurvey2011.pdf

There tends to be quite a large disparity between in-house and private practice as demostrated...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 19th 2011, 5:10 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 17,706
Posted By crw1979

Re: UAE End of Contract Service Benefit

[QUOTE=Meow;9442166]I'm afraid you are incorrect when it comes to gratuity and REGULAR commissions. My comments are based on rather more than just having read an interpretation of the labour law.[/Q...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 17th 2011, 12:04 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 17,706
Posted By crw1979

Re: UAE End of Contract Service Benefit

Wise choice! Anyway hope that helps for all who view.

Kind regards
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 17th 2011, 11:56 am
Replies: 77
Views: 17,706
Posted By crw1979

Re: UAE End of Contract Service Benefit

Thanks and no problem. I hate to disagree with statements made but the provisions of the Labour Law (or at least the English translation- which is not the governing version in any event) provides as...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 17th 2011, 5:26 am
Replies: 77
Views: 17,706
Posted By crw1979

Re: UAE End of Contract Service Benefit

In essence there are two forms of contract in the UAE. A limited and unlimited contract. Although technically, both are limited insofar as your ability to work is tied into your ability to continue...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 2nd 2011, 5:37 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,927
Posted By crw1979

Re: Hotel Loyalty/Discount Cards

Don't forget that The Rivington Grill and The Ivy are now under the Jumeirah umbrella :-)

https://www.jumeirah.com/en/Sirius/About-The-Program/Member-Privileges1/[/QUOTE]

Are these outlets...
Forum: Middle East
Sep 1st 2010, 6:32 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By crw1979

Re: Recommendation for expat health insurance provided, Dubai?

I would suggest that you have a look at the policies with Interglobal which is provided through Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Co. My wife and I have found them to be good. There UltraCare Plus scheme has...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 22nd 2010, 2:43 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,095
Posted By crw1979

Re: Terms of contract

Thanks- if you come across the provision I'd be really interested to see it (not a sarcastic remark). Article 18 relates to provisions governing employment agencies. I was under the impression that...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 22nd 2010, 12:01 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,095
Posted By crw1979

Re: Terms of contract

Interesting- certainly if it is a UAE based employer then this is in contravention of Article 37 of the Labour Law.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 22nd 2010, 11:54 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,095
Posted By crw1979

Re: Terms of contract

Where is this specified- out of interest?
Forum: Middle East
Aug 21st 2010, 7:31 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,095
Posted By crw1979

Re: Terms of contract

Typically the probationary period (outside of the freezones) can be up to 6 months.

It might be a good idea to familiarise yourself with the UAE Labour Law.
Forum: Middle East
Aug 15th 2010, 10:38 am
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By crw1979

Re: Motoring Offences

The point of the matter is that it reflects a lack of uniformity in terms of punishment for motoring offences. It will be fascinating to read what punishment is handed out to the individual who...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 14th 2010, 4:39 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By crw1979

Motoring Offences

http://www.rollonfriday.co.uk/TheNews/EuropeNews/tabid/58/Id/831/fromTab/36/Default.aspx

Has anyone read about this? 20 days in prison for running a red light seems a little bit excessive?
Forum: Middle East
Aug 14th 2010, 5:30 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,366
Posted By crw1979

Re: Two options (Looking for some good advice)

I totally agree with the advice given.

To me the UAE, for all of the professional sectors (I'm a solicitor not an accountant) is somewhere to come after a decent training and experience picked...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2010, 9:40 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By crw1979

Re: Legal jobs in Abu Dhabi?

When I say challenging I mean that there is very little pipeline for capital market transactions on the exchanges here in the UAE. It is hoped that this will improve going into 2011.

If he is on...
Forum: Middle East
Aug 5th 2010, 3:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By crw1979

Re: Legal jobs in Abu Dhabi?

There are opportunities in Abu Dhabi, albeit capital markets work is still extrememly challenging- I presume when you say your husband is a securities specialist then it is general corporate/capital...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jul 23rd 2010, 6:18 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,843
Posted By crw1979

Re: Lawyer in Abu Dhabi

What you need to remember about many law firms is that there are two distinct types of partners- salaried partners and equity partners, the bottom end of being a salaried partner is not usually...
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jul 23rd 2010, 5:45 am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,843
Posted By crw1979

Re: Lawyer in Abu Dhabi

This is towards the high end of the market for US or Magic Circle Associates in the UAE. To put it into context it is certainly more than certain UK firm salaried partners are on in Dubai.

It is...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Jul 11th 2010, 4:30 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 3,058
Posted By crw1979

Re: Rental Crash Part II

Has anyone seen any prices for the new build villas that are backing onto Emirates Golf course and next to Emaar Business Park? Thanks.
Forum: ME Job Discussions
Jun 27th 2010, 5:55 pm
Replies: 124
Views: 13,743
Posted By crw1979

Re: Yanks Welcome?

[QUOTE= and of course who doesn't wanna get a tax-free income for a bit..

QUOTE]

Just remember that as an American abroad you will still pay taxes in the US. Americans are very welcome in the...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 26th 2010, 9:08 am
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By crw1979

Re: Seeking immigration lawyers in ME countries

You will tend to find that most of the larger international law firms and local law firms will advise in respect of local immigration and employment related matters. As an English qualified...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 11th 2010, 5:01 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By crw1979

Re: Vandals

Come what may and whatever the socio-economic reasons which might be attributed to such actions, the examples of vandalism given on this thread are all similar- they are all acts of mindless...
Forum: The Sand Pit
Apr 11th 2010, 6:54 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By crw1979

Re: Vandals

You are quite right there is no excuse, sadly there always seems to be a vocal minority who take a standpoint that this sort of thing is justified because those doing it are so down trodden that this...
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