Court stays Jennifer's employment, compensation
On June 13, the Employment Tribunal ruled in Jennifer’s favour, finding her dismissal in violation of the Employment Act. T
High Court on Tuesday ordered a stay on the enforcement of the Employment Tribunal's decision, which had awarded salary and financial compensation to Aishath Jennifer following her dismissal as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Island Aviation Services (IAS).
The stay was granted on Tuesday after IAS appealed the tribunal's verdict and requested a suspension of its execution.
Jennifer was appointed as DMD of IAS on December 28, 2018, during the tenure of the previous government. She was dismissed on December 28, 2023, following a board meeting under the current administration.
As DMD, Jennifer received a monthly salary of MVR 34,304, along with additional allowances amounting to MVR 21,867.
On June 13, the Employment Tribunal ruled in Jennifer’s favour, finding her dismissal in violation of the Employment Act. The tribunal's decision included:
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Declaring her dismissal unlawful.
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Ordering her reinstatement as DMD of IAS.
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Mandating the payment of her salary and allowances from the date of her dismissal until the tribunal's decision.
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Awarding MVR 56,717 as compensation for one month's salary.
