Company owner’s affair with an employee costs him Dhs50,000

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dhs50,000 in compensation to a woman after he crossed the boundaries of a relationship that began with an offer to help her find a job.

The two had exchanged messages on WhatsApp, but the man later began sending romantic messages, proposing marriage, stalking her at her home and workplace, and contacting her daughter. He did so despite knowing that she was married and had three children. His actions nearly led to her divorce.

In her lawsuit, the woman sought to hold the man and the company he owns and manages jointly liable for Dhs100,000 in compensation for the moral, psychological, emotional, and material harm she suffered, in addition to legal fees and expenses.

The plaintiff argued that the man had used his initial offer of employment assistance to overstep the boundaries of their professional interaction. She cited his unwanted romantic messages, marriage proposals, stalking, and contact with her daughter, emphasizing that he was fully aware of her marital status and family circumstances.