Former staff member secures Dh57,400 judgment in Abu Dhabi Labour Court decision
Abu Dhabi Labour Court Orders Company to Pay Former Employee Dh57,400
In a recent ruling, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court has ordered a company to pay a former employee Dh57,400, along with a work certificate. The decision was made in August 2025, following a complaint lodged by the employee alleging unpaid wages for five months, withheld leave pay for eight years, and non-settlement of end-of-service gratuity and overtime dues.
The employee, who had an open-ended contract for 15 years, earned a basic monthly salary of Dh2,800 and a total monthly pay of Dh3,500. Upon examination, the court awarded Dh14,000 for four months' unpaid wages (less than the five months claimed). The court limited unpaid leave compensation to the last two years of service based on the basic salary, amounting to Dh5,600.
The employee's end-of-service benefits, calculated for 15 years, six months, and 26 days, resulted in Dh39,400 being awarded. However, the overtime pay claim was rejected due to a lack of supporting evidence, and that portion of the case was dismissed.
The plaintiff had also sought Dh1,500 in overtime compensation, coverage of legal fees and costs, and a work certificate. The court granted the work certificate, but the specifics of the legal fees and costs are not detailed in the available information.
This ruling comes as part of the Abu Dhabi Labour Court's careful examination of salary and benefit documentation. The court often partially upholds claims based on available evidence, awarding sums proportionate to the verified claims for unpaid wages, leave pay, and gratuity.
Interestingly, another similar Abu Dhabi Labor Court ruling was made in a separate case, where an employee was awarded Dh50,930 for unpaid salaries from October 2024 to April 2025, along with Dh1,500 for a return flight, an experience certificate, and compensation related to unfair dismissal and unused annual leave.
These rulings underscore the importance of fair labour practices and the Abu Dhabi Labour Court's commitment to upholding the rights of employees in the UAE.
In light of the recent ruling, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court's decision to order a company to pay a former employee Dh57,400 includes unpaid wages, end-of-service benefits, and a work certificate, highlighting the court's role in enforcing financial business obligations and ensuring news of fair labour practices in the UAE. On another note, another employee was awarded Dh50,930 for unpaid salaries, return flight cost, and compensation related to unfair dismissal, emphasizing Abu Dhabi Labour Court's dedication to upholding finance-related employee rights.
