Dacey v Dacia [2013] DIFC SCT 014 (05 December 2013)

Dacey v Dacia [2013] DIFC SCT 014 (05 December 2013)

The Claimant is entitled to AED 16,200 as final settlement of dues and AED 18,000 as one month's notice salary, totaling AED 34,200, as the Defendant's settlement is reasonable and in accordance with DIFC Employment Law. No further amounts are due as the Claimant's evidence for additional claims is insufficient.

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Citation
[2013] DIFC SCT 014
Parties
Claimant: Dacey; Defendant: Dacia
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
05 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Employment Dispute / Judgment After Hearing
Outcome
Claim partly allowed
Legal Topics
End of Service Benefits, Unpaid Salary, Notice Period, Annual Leave, Business Expenses
Employment Law End of Service Benefits Unpaid Salary Notice Period Annual Leave Business Expenses

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Parties

Dacey

Claimant

Dacia

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Employment Dispute / Judgment After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant is entitled to end of service benefits and unpaid dues under the employment contract
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant is liable for additional claims including business trip expenses

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant is entitled to AED 16,200 as final settlement of dues and AED 18,000 as one month's notice salary, totaling AED 34,200, as the Defendant's settlement is reasonable and in accordance with DIFC Employment Law. No further amounts are due as the Claimant's evidence for additional claims is insufficient.

Court Disposition

Claim partly allowed

Orders

  • The Defendant shall pay the Claimant AED 34,200.
  • The Defendant shall pay the Court's fees.