Real estate employee denied sales commission after quitting

I worked for a real estate company for two years. My salary was Dh500 plus a 40 per cent commission on unit sales. After I resigned, I asked for my commission and end-of-service gratuity. My employer refused, saying I hadn’t renewed my real estate broker licence in Dubai, which cancels my right to brokerage services. Can they legally deny me my commission?

- MOHAMMAD EBRAHIM AL SHAIBA

It is true that, according to the ruling of the Dubai General Court of Cassation, if a mediation contract is ruled invalid, the unlicensed broker or intermediary may not claim compensation, remuneration, or reimbursement of expenses incurred in carrying out the assigned work.