DIFC 089/2023
Migni v Merrup
This case involved amounts due on termination to an employee. The employer made a counter claim for damages caused y the breach of a non-compete clause and the employee's abrupt departure. The employee had served one month's notice but it was claimed they had taken back their resignation and were due to serve three month's notice. The employee was willing to serve additional notice but the employer had refused to have him work there so was not liable for compensation,
Background
The Claimant was Migni an individual filing a claim regarding his employment at the Defendant company.
The Defendant was the Merrup a company registered in the DIFC.
The underlying dispute arose over the employment of the Claimant by the Defendant pursuant to an employment contract dated 22 May 2022. The Claimant was employed in the position of Sales Associate with a monthly salary of AED 2,500.