Olla v Olga [2025] DIFC SCT 405 (26 November 2025)

Olla v Olga [2025] DIFC SCT 405 (26 November 2025)

The application for permission to appeal was refused because there was no realistic prospect of success, no compelling reason for an appeal, and the SCT Judge correctly applied the law and made unchallengeable findings of fact justifying summary dismissal for cause under DIFC law.

Citation
[2025] DIFC SCT 405
Parties
Claimant/appellant: Olla; Defendant/respondent: Olga
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
26 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Dispute Appeal / Permission to Appeal Application
Outcome
Permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Termination for Cause, Jurisdiction of DIFC Law, Hostile Work Environment, Appeal Procedure
Employment Law Termination for Cause Jurisdiction of DIFC Law Hostile Work Environment Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Olla

Claimant/appellant

Olga

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Dispute Appeal / Permission to Appeal Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the SCT Judge erred in law or fact in dismissing the Claimant's claim for wrongful termination
  2. 2 Whether DIFC law or UAE law governed the employment contract
  3. 3 Whether the Claimant's conduct justified summary dismissal for cause

Ratio Decidendi

The application for permission to appeal was refused because there was no realistic prospect of success, no compelling reason for an appeal, and the SCT Judge correctly applied the law and made unchallengeable findings of fact justifying summary dismissal for cause under DIFC law.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Permission to Appeal Application is refused.
  • The Applicant must pay the costs of the Defendant in opposing the Permission to Appeal Application, to be assessed by the Registrar if not agreed.