The Prescribed Process for Labour Disputes

The Appellant brought Abu Dhabi Administrative Action No. 1879-2007 (Full Bench) against the Respondents seeking a stay of enforcement and cancellation of an appealed decision requiring the Appellant's retirement before the legal retirement age. In addition, an order declaring the decision null and void and directing that the Appellant be reinstated to his former position in the same grade and salary was sought. Material and moral damages plus costs were also sought from the First Defendant.

It is contended that the Grand Mills for Flour & Feed Company, where the Appellant was employed as a Business Development Manager, had retired him from service with effect from 1st April 2007 even though he had not reached legal retirement age.