How is gratuity calculated for part-time or flexible work contracts in the UAE?

The UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) introduced several work models, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and flexible work, and end-of-service gratuity applies to these too — but it is adjusted to reflect actual working time. For part-time and similar models, gratuity is generally calculated on a pro-rated basis according to the number of hours or days you actually worked relative to a full-time equivalent, using your basic wage and the standard 21/30-day accrual framework administered by MOHRE. In practice this means a part-time employee accrues a proportion of what a comparable full-time employee would receive for the same calendar period of service. You still need to meet the one-year continuous-service threshold to qualify, and the calculation uses basic wage with allowances excluded. Because the pro-rating mechanics for part-time and flexible contracts are detailed in the executive regulations, confirm the exact method for your model with MOHRE. MOHRE's official calculator and guidance cover the recognised work patterns. For an unusual arrangement, you can compare verified UAE employment lawyers on LEXAI.