Halbert v Helentjee [2017] DIFC SCT 176 (28 September 2017)

Halbert v Helentjee [2017] DIFC SCT 176 (28 September 2017)

The claimant's entitlement to schooling allowance and pension contributions ceased upon termination of employment, and all amounts due were paid within the required period; therefore, no further sums or penalties are owed.

Citation
[2017] DIFC SCT 176
Parties
Claimant: Halbert; Defendant: Helentjee
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
28 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Employment Dispute / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Employment Contract, Garden Leave, Employee Benefits, Pension Scheme, Schooling Allowance, Penalties for Late Payment
Employment Law Employment Contract Garden Leave Employee Benefits Pension Scheme Schooling Allowance Penalties for Late Payment

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Parties

Halbert

Claimant

Helentjee

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Employment Dispute / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to annual schooling allowance for 2017/2018 after termination
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to the remainder of the 2017 pension scheme contribution
  3. 3 Whether the claimant is entitled to penalties under Article 18 of DIFC Employment Law

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's entitlement to schooling allowance and pension contributions ceased upon termination of employment, and all amounts due were paid within the required period; therefore, no further sums or penalties are owed.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • The Claimant’s claims are dismissed.
  • Each party shall bear their own costs.