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NOVIA v NYSA [2024] DIFC SCT 010 — Employer deduction of housing allowance from lump-sum remuneration (02 August 2024)
The DIFC Court of First Instance clarifies that employers cannot unilaterally deduct housing allowances from an employee’s lump-sum salary package simply because the employer provided accommodation, absent an express contractual provision.
NOVIA v NYSA [2024] DIFC SCT 010 — Employer deduction of housing allowance from lump-sum remuneration (10 June 2024)
The dispute centered on the Claimant’s resignation from his position at the Defendant company, Nysa, following a period of significant salary arrears. The Claimant sought recovery of unpaid wages for October, November, and a portion of December 2023, alongside payment in lieu of accrued vacation…