Do Employees Get Gratuity During Probation Period in UAE?
Probation Timeline Clarification
Scenario A: Limited Contract with Probation
- Total term: 2 years
- Probation: First 3 months (part of 2-year term)
- Service: Full 2 years (including probation)
- Gratuity: ✅ Full 2 years calculated
Scenario B: Terminated During Probation
- Started: 1 Jan 2025
- Probation: 3 months (1 Jan – 31 Mar 2025)
- Terminated: 15 Mar 2025 (during probation, 2.5 months service)
- Status: Below 6-month threshold for limited contracts
- Gratuity: AED 0 ❌ Not eligible
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Disclaimer: MOHRE law as of 2025. Contact MOHRE (16000) for specific cases.
