An Abu Dhabi labour court has ordered a company to pay Dh55,874 to a former employee who had worked with the firm for almost 11 years. The decision came after it was found that the company cancelled the worker’s residency visa without first paying his outstanding dues.
According to the case details, the employee filed a complaint after leaving the company, claiming that several payments had not been settled. The court carefully reviewed salary records, employment documents, and calculations prepared by a legal expert before reaching its decision. Based on this review, the court ruled that the worker was entitled to receive unpaid salary differences, end-of-service gratuity, and other benefits guaranteed under UAE labour law.
The judgment made it clear that employers are legally required to clear all financial obligations before cancelling an employee’s residency or ending their service. The court stressed that failure to do so is a violation of labour regulations, regardless of how or why the employment ended.
This ruling highlights the strong legal protections in place for employees in the UAE, especially for those who have served a company for many years. It also serves as a reminder to employers to follow labour laws strictly and ensure that workers’ rights are respected. The case reinforces the importance of fairness, transparency, and timely settlement of dues in employer-employee relationships.
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