Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Abu Dhabi Firm to Pay Employee Despite No Work
Imagine a person got a job but never actually started working.
In Abu Dhabi, a company had to pay an employee even if they didn't work a single day.
The employee had a contract.
The court said the company was wrong because they delayed the start.
The court said wages are a fundamental right and must be paid unless there is a written reason not to.
An Abu Dhabi company was ordered to pay an employee AED 110,400 (₹26 lakh).
The employee, though contracted, never began work.
The contract spanned from November 11, 2024, to April 7, 2025.
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court ruled in the employee's favor.
The court cited the employer's delay as the reason for non-commencement.
- Who
- An employee and an Abu Dhabi company.
- What
- An Abu Dhabi company was ordered to pay an employee AED 110,400 (₹26 lakh) for unpaid wages.
- When
- The contract period was from November 11, 2024, to April 7, 2025.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Why
- The employee was not allowed to start work despite having a signed contract.
Employee's Perspective
Employer's Perspective
Wage Entitlement
Employee's Perspective
Entitled to salary as per contract.
Employer's Perspective
Employer: Not entitled as no work was performed.
- Amount Awarded
- AED 110,400 (₹26 lakh)
- Employee Status
- Never Worked
- Contract Period
- November 11, 2024 - April 7, 2025
- Basic Salary (Contract)
- AED 7,200
- Total Monthly Pay (Contract)
- AED 24,000
- Court's Finding
- Employer at fault for delayed start
Sources
UAE Man Who Never Worked A Day Wins Rs 26 Lakh In Salary Dispute
UAE Employee Gets Rs 26 Lakh Without Ever Starting Job After Court's Order
Man gets ₹26 lakh for unpaid salary without working for even a day; company loses case in court
