DIFC 380/2020
Maci v Magnus Limited
This case involved a claim by an employee who was dismissed during his probation for unpaid salary and visit visa costs. Although it was claimed the employee's delay in providing appropriate documents to the employer in a timely fashion led to them not having an employment visa and requiring a visit visa the employer was still liable to pay this amount.
Background
The Claimant was Maci an individual filing a claim on his employment at the Defendant company.
The Defendant was Magnus limited a company registered in the DIFC.
The underlying dispute involved the Claimant's employment pursuant to an offer of Employment dated 17 August 2020.
The Claimant was hired from Canada and brought to Dubai for employment. The Claimant commenced his employment on 1 October 2020.
He was terminated during his probationary period by a verbal notice on 1 November 2020 in accordance with Article 62(6)(a) of DIFC Law No. 2/2019.