DIFC 322/2022 Licia v Liesma
Type
Journal
Journal
Employment case monitor
Date
2022
Issue
2022
Page
8
Jurisdiction
Dubai International Financial Centre
Taxonomy
Civil Evidence, Victimisation, Termination of Employment, Remedies, Payments on Termination
This case involved whether an employee who had been terminated during their probation period was owed more than two weeks' notice and compensation for stress.
Background
Licia was an individual formerly employed at Liesma.
Liesma was s a limited liability partnership, incorporated located, operating, and registered within the DIFC.
On 31 August 2022, the Claimant filed a claim in the DIFC Courts’ Small Claims Tribunal seeking payment of sums allegedly entitled to her as a result of her former employment with the Defendant. The total claim value was 60,280 AED.
On 19 September 2022, the parties met for a Consultation before the SCT Judge but were unable to reach a settlement.