Pension Office ordered to pay MVR 215,880 to ex-CEO Grindal

The Employment Tribunal has ordered Maldives Pension Administration Office to pay USD 14,000 (MVR 215,880) as compensation to its former CEO John Grindal – dismissed last year for misconduct.

After hearing a case lodged by Grindal, the Employment Tribunal concluded on Monday he was dismissed without establishing procedural justice.

The tribunal ordered the Pension Office to pay Grindal USD 14,000 (MVR 215,880) – his one-month pay at the office – as compensation within 30 working days.

Grindal claimed he was dismissed without both substantive and procedural fairness. He asked for his reinstatement as compensation.

While the tribunal agreed his dismissal lacked procedural fairness, it did not agree it lacked substantive fairness.

The tribunal therefore decided it did not warrant his reinstatement.

Grindal had also asked for compensation for the damage to his career and reputation due to Pension Office’s actions. However, the tribunal did not agree.

Grindal was dismissed on October 12, 2021 for misconduct. Pension Office declined to disclose details regarding his dismissal.

Grindal, a British national with over 25 years of experience in the insurance and pension industry, was appointed CEO of Pension Office in December 2020.