DIFC 164/2020
Landry v Larg Beauty Centre Llc
This case involved a claim for dues including end of service gratuity by an employee whose employment had not been terminated and had not technically resigned. The employer claimed the employee had signed an agreement they would go on unpaid leave which was found to be forged. There was also an agreement signed on a reduction of salary. Other issues included whether unauthorised deductions had been made from the salary which included for health insurance.
Background
The claimant was an individual filing a claim against the Defendant regarding her employment at the Defendant company.
The Defendant was Larg Beauty Centre LLC, a company registered in the DIFC, Dubai, UAE.
The underlying dispute arose over the employment of the Claimant by the Defendant pursuant to an employment contract dated 1 November 2018. As per the Employment Contract, the Claimant's monthly salary was 25,000 AED. On 16 April 2020, the parties entered into an amended Employment Contract whereby the Claimant's total monthly remuneration was 12,500 AED 5,000 basic salary and 7,500 AED in allowances.