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What is included in a final settlement calculation in the UAE?

Asked by Anonymous·Jun 26, 2026·1 answers
An employee leaving a UAE job wants to understand everything that should be in their final dues, not just gratuity.

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Jun 26, 2026
A UAE final settlement is broader than gratuity alone. Under the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), it typically includes unpaid basic salary and allowances up to your last working day, payment for accrued untaken annual leave, end-of-service gratuity if you completed at least one year, any payment in lieu of notice where applicable, and amounts the employer owes you under the contract. Gratuity is calculated on basic wage at 21 days per year for the first five years and 30 days thereafter, capped at two years' wages. Lawful deductions may apply; arbitrary ones are not allowed. Full guide: UAE final settlement calculation.
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