ASKHAT SERKBAYEV v CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORPORATION ASTANA BRANCH

The case concerned an employment dispute between Mr Serkbayev and China Construction Bank (Astana Branch) involving allegations of discriminatory salary differences and the non-renewal of a fixed-term employment contract. The Court found that there was no direct discrimination and that any indirect discrimination was justified under the AIFC Employment Regulations due to legitimate business objectives. It further held that the employer was not required to provide reasons for non-renewal of the fixed-term contract and dismissed the claim, making no order as to costs. Download PDF