The provided text outlines a dispute between a Croatian football coach, Dean Klafuric, and the Hungarian football club, Honved FC. The core of the dispute centers around the termination of their employment contract.
Key Points:
Contract Details:
- Employment Duration: The contract was valid from 24 October 2022 until 30 June 2024.
- Salary:
- From 24 October 2022 until 30 June 2023, the base salary was €10,000 per month, converted to Hungarian Forints (HUF).
- From 1 July 2023 until 30 June 2024, the base salary increased to €10,000 per month.
- Incentive Compensation: The coach could earn additional compensation based on points gained by the team in the Hungarian Championship, calculated as €350 per point, converted to HUF.
Dispute Events:
- First Notice (28 May 2023): The club sent a document to the coach regarding the receipt of documents.
- Second Notice (30 June 2023): The club accused the coach of failing to inform them about a player's incident.
- Letter (26 July 2023): The coach responded to the club's actions.
- Response (9 August 2023): The club responded to the coach's letter.
- New Employment (1 September 2023): The coach started a new employment contract with Velez Mostar.
Claimant's Position:
- Termination: Claims the contract was terminated by the club without just cause, primarily due to the club's unilateral action and subsequent actions.
- Bonus Compensation: Accuses the club of not paying bonuses earned from matches against Kecskemet and Debrecen.
- Salary Adjustment: Seeks more than 14 full salaries in compensation, arguing the contract's provision is "proportionately low."
- Requests: Asks for the declaration of the club's wrongful termination, payment of outstanding remuneration, compensation for breach of contract, and related taxes.
Respondent's Position:
- Consultations and Draft Agreement: Argues the coach did not consider the contract terminated despite exchanges with the club regarding a mutual termination agreement.
- Coach's Actions: Suggests the coach's departure and lack of engagement during these consultations imply he did not view the contract as terminated.
This dispute involves complex contractual interpretations, compensation claims, and terminations, with both sides presenting their views on the legitimacy of the contract's termination and the compensation owed.
