How do I withdraw my labour court case after settling privately with my employer?

The proper way to close it is through the court, not by simply skipping the next hearing — an abandoned case can drag on, be decided in your absence, or be dismissed in ways that create loose ends. You have two clean options. The first is to file a written waiver or withdrawal of the claim with the case file, stating that the dispute has been settled. The second, often safer, is to attend the hearing and ask the court to record the settlement: the judge notes that the parties have resolved the matter, and the case is closed on that basis. Before doing either, pause on one detail in your message — the company has paid "most" of what you claimed. A full waiver of the case generally ends your right to pursue the remainder, so be certain the settlement agreement says exactly what was accepted in final settlement and what, if anything, is still due. If an instalment is outstanding, consider withdrawing only after the last payment lands, or recording the settlement terms in the court minutes so they remain enforceable. Withdrawing does not endanger money you have already received under a genuine settlement. A lawyer can draft the waiver so the case closes without putting your settlement at risk.