Should a person be paid gratuity if their contract is terminated for failing to fulfil one of the requirements

Question

The person's contract was renewed six months ago.However the person is over the age limit for the granting of a precept which is a requirement for the position.

Answer 1

Well I believe the contract was renewed so the age requirement should have been taken into account at that time. The gratuity is part of the salary. I believe it should be demanded at that point

Answer 2

Why was the contract renewed if the person is "over the age limit for the granting of a precept"?  If they became "over the age" during the 6 months than the contract is valid and the person should be paid.  Also if you are in the USA it's ILLEGAL to mention anything about age in a contract it's discrimination and the clause would be stricken in a court of law--in other words just pay the person what's owed and move on.  GOOD LUCK!