Nestor v Nessim [2024] DIFC SCT 168 (15 July 2024)

Nestor v Nessim [2024] DIFC SCT 168 (15 July 2024)

The Claimant is entitled to unpaid salaries, annual leave payment, airfare, and qualifying scheme contributions as the Defendant failed to provide evidence of payment or compliance with statutory obligations, and the employment contract and DIFC Employment Law support the Claimant's claims.

Citation
[2024] DIFC SCT 168
Parties
Claimant: Nestor; Defendant: Nessim
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Judgment Date
15 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Employment Claim / Judgment After Hearing; Defendant Failed to File Written Defence
Outcome
Claim allowed in part; Defendant ordered to pay specified sums and comply with further directions.
Legal Topics
End of Service Entitlements, Unpaid Salaries, Annual Leave Payment, Airfare Entitlement, Gratuity Payment, Qualifying Scheme Contributions
Employment Law End of Service Entitlements Unpaid Salaries Annual Leave Payment Airfare Entitlement Gratuity Payment Qualifying Scheme Contributions

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Parties

Nestor

Claimant

Nessim

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Employment Claim / Judgment After Hearing; Defendant Failed to File Written Defence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Claimant is entitled to unpaid salaries for specified periods
  2. 2 Whether the Claimant is entitled to annual leave payment
  3. 3 Whether the Claimant is entitled to airfare to home country

Ratio Decidendi

The Claimant is entitled to unpaid salaries, annual leave payment, airfare, and qualifying scheme contributions as the Defendant failed to provide evidence of payment or compliance with statutory obligations, and the employment contract and DIFC Employment Law support the Claimant's claims.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed in part; Defendant ordered to pay specified sums and comply with further directions.

Orders

  • Defendant's name amended to Nessim.
  • Defendant to pay Claimant AED 23,726.43.