Negrete v Nazli [2025] DIFC SCT 459 (23 June 2025)

Negrete v Nazli [2025] DIFC SCT 459 (23 June 2025)

Permission to appeal is granted only on issues where there is a realistic prospect that the original judge erred in finding the termination for cause was justified, specifically regarding wrongful termination, notice period, visa and Emirates ID, holiday leave, employment record, additional compensation, and...

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Citation
[2025] DIFC SCT 459
Parties
Claimant/applicant: Negrete; Defendant/respondent: Nazli
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
23 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Appeal / Permission to Appeal Application in Small Claims Tribunal
Outcome
Permission to appeal granted in part; refused in part.
Legal Topics
Wrongful Termination, Notice Period, Workplace Injury, Discrimination, Harassment, Employment Benefits, Procedural Fairness, Employment Contract, Workplace Investigation
Employment Law Wrongful Termination Notice Period Workplace Injury Discrimination Harassment Employment Benefits Procedural Fairness +2 more

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Parties

Negrete

Claimant/applicant

Nazli

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Appeal / Permission to Appeal Application in Small Claims Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant was wrongfully terminated for cause under DIFC Employment Law Article 63
  2. 2 Whether the Claimant is entitled to notice period compensation
  3. 3 Whether the Claimant is entitled to compensation for visa and Emirates ID issues

Ratio Decidendi

Permission to appeal is granted only on issues where there is a realistic prospect that the original judge erred in finding the termination for cause was justified, specifically regarding wrongful termination, notice period, visa and Emirates ID, holiday leave, employment record, additional compensation, and investigation. All other grounds lack sufficient evidence or legal basis for appeal.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal granted in part; refused in part.

Orders

  • Permission to appeal granted on issues of wrongful termination, notice period, visa and Emirates ID, holiday leave, employment record, additional compensation, and investigation.
  • Permission to appeal refused on all other grounds.