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End of Contract Without Renewal: Gratuity Implications

What happens to gratuity when contract expires and is not renewed? Your rights and payment obligations.

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Reviewed by MOHRE-certified HR specialists. Accurate as of UAE Labour Law 2025 (Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021).

End of Contract Without Renewal: Gratuity Implications

TL;DR: Your contract ends and is not renewed? You get 100% of your gratuity. No penalty. The law treats this as employer termination. You must be paid within 30 days. Employers cannot hold your payment.

Non-Renewal Timeline

| Date | What Happens | |------|--------------| | 30 Nov 2025 | Contract ends | | 1 Dec 2025 | Job officially ends | | 1 Dec – 31 Dec 2025 | Payment due (30 days) | | 1 Jan 2026 onwards | Late (0.5% interest starts) |

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Published: 20 January 2024

Note: All information is verified against official MOHRE regulations and UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021). For specific legal advice, consult a licensed employment attorney or contact MOHRE directly at 16000.

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