DIFC 211/2023
Milkig v Murabop
This case involved an employees claims for unpaid salary, pay in lieu of notice, an air ticket and an end of service gratuity. There was no concept of unfair dismissal in the DIFC. The cancellation of the employee's visa was also considered.
Background
The Claimant was Milkig, an individual filing a claim against the Defendant regarding his employment at the Defendant company.
The Defendant was Murabop DIFC a company registered in the DIFC.
The underlying dispute arose over the employment of the Claimant by the Defendant pursuant to which the Claimant was issued an employment visa under the Defendant’s sponsorship dated 26 May 2022.
On 5 June 2023, the Claimant filed a claim with the DIFC Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal seeking various employment claims in the sum of AED 52,000.
The Defendant failed to acknowledge the claim.
On 1 August 2023, a Consultation was held before the SCT Judge at which the Claimant attended and the Defendant failed to attend.
On 2 August 2023, the SCT Registry issued the Default Order.
On 1 September 2023, the Defendant filed an application seeking permission to set aside the Default Order which was granted on 14 September 2023.