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Filing a compensation case against an employer for accusing an employee of theft
Hello,
I was having a criminal case going on in Dubai court for the last 10 months and the case was filed by my employer regarding data theft but now the judgement has come up in my favour.
I would request you to help me regarding whether I can file a compensation case against my employer.
I was working in this organization for the last 3.5 years and resigned in Jan 2019, but they stopped employing me in the middle of the notice period. They told me that they will cancel my visa and clear outstanding dues. But it didn't happen and then I filled a labour case and won.
But in March 2019 they filed a criminal case and the judgement has come in this month as innocent from the first instance court. I was jobless for the last 1.5 years and I'm totally defamed in the market and can't get a new job.
Please advise whether I can file a civil compensation claim to cover my liability and wastage of money due to this case.
As per your query, please note that as per civil law, you can claim two types of compensation; one for moral harm and another for monetary harm.
You were falsely accused of theft which was proved wrong and on the basis of that, you have been morally harassed.
In regard to this situation, it is better to claim the compensation, as you were mentally harmed by your employer. And also any other liability clauses as per your employment agreement (if you have one apart from the normal MOHRE agreement).
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