DIFC 158/2024
Nevon v Nader
This case involved an employee's claim for payment in lieu of notice period, where an employee was terminated for cause despite having accepted his prior resignation.
Background
The Claimant was Nevon an individual who filed a claim against his former employer.
The Defendant was Nader a company registered in the DIFC, Dubai, the UAE.
The Claimant submitted that he was employed by the Defendant by virtue of an employment contract dated 24 March 2022 in the position of Premium Client Manager for monthly remuneration of AED 30,000..
The Claimant asserted that he voluntarily resigned from his position on 15 April 2024, which was acknowledged and accepted by the Defendant by way of email. However, on 19 April 2024, the Claimant asserted that he was surprised to receive a termination letter from the Defendant terminating his employment effective immediately for gross misconduct.
The Claimant disputed the termination with cause given that his resignation had already been accepted, and the Defendant agreed to pay him his end of service entitlements such as payment in lieu of annual leave, pending salary, and eight weeks' notice period.