UAE court orders company to pay ex-employee Dh89,620 in unsettled dues

Abu Dhabi: A private company has been ordered to pay its former employee Dh89,620 in dues, following a ruling by the Abu Dhabi Labour Court that affirmed his entitlement to unpaid commission and leave compensation.

In its verdict, the court ordered the company to pay a total amount of Dh89,620 to its former staff member, including Dh87,500 in commission, Dh3,343 in end-of-service gratuity, and Dh2,120 in lieu of unused leave days. The company was also ordered to cover legal fees, expenses, and provide a certificate of expertise. Other claims were dismissed.

The ruling came after the employee, who had worked at the firm for 13 months with a basic salary of Dh4,000 and a total monthly compensation of Dh10,000, filed a lawsuit seeking a severance payment of Dh10,000, annual leave allowance of Dh7,000, a commission of Dh175,500, and a Dh1,000 travel ticket.

The defendant’s legal representative argued that the company had deposited all dues into the plaintiff’s bank account. However, the accounting expert, after reviewing documentation and hearing both sides, determined that the plaintiff was entitled to commission for a completed project totalling Dh87,500.

The court accepted the expert’s findings, noting the report’s thoroughness and the sound methodology used. It clarified that in the absence of specific contractual conditions, employee entitlements such as commission must be interpreted considering the employer’s internal policies or prevailing agreements.