Company ordered to compensate ex-worker with 384,000 UAE Dirhams for overdue wages and gratuity.

In a significant ruling, the Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance has mandated a local university to pay Dh384,301 to a former employee. The total amount includes Dh252,000 in unpaid monthly salaries and Dh186,544 in end-of-service benefits, along with legal fees.

The employee, who had worked for the university for nearly 12 years under an open-ended contract, had filed a lawsuit claiming these amounts. The court's decision was based on the company's failure to remit the employee's dues, upholding the obligation of employers to pay agreed wages promptly, as per UAE labour laws.

The employee's total monthly salary was Dh26,250, including a basic salary of Dh12,800. The court's ruling affirms the employee's entitlement under civil law provisions for timely wage payment, reiterating a point made in earlier bullet points.

It is important to note that the court's decision is specific to the case of the employee in question and does not apply to any other individuals or disputes. The ruling does not pertain to any other cases mentioned in the "Also In This Package" section.

The court also ordered the full payment of the withheld salaries by the company. The court's decision does not involve any loans, villa purchases, theft complaints, ex-employee repayments, dividend stocks, deaths, hearing aids, scandals, books recommendations, or sign-ups for newsletters.

This ruling serves as a reminder to all employers in the UAE of their legal obligations towards their employees, particularly in regards to timely wage payment. The case also highlights the importance of understanding and adhering to UAE labour laws.