How Long Does a Gratuity Case Take to Resolve?
TL;DR: Most gratuity disputes resolve within 2-3 months through MOHRE mediation when employers cooperate. If cases escalate to Labour Court, resolution takes 6-9 months on average, though simple cases with clear documentation can settle in as few as 30-45 days.
Timeline Comparison
| Scenario | MOHRE | Labour Court | Total | |----------|-------|---|---| | Best case (employer agrees) | 30–45 days | — | 30–60 days | | Average case | 45–60 days | — | 45–90 days | | Complex (court needed) | 90 days | 120–180 days | 210–270 days (7–9 months) | | With appeal | 90 days | 120 days | 180–360 days (6–12 months) |
Factors That Speed Up Resolution
Clear calculation error (obvious to MOHRE)
Employer has all documentation
Minimal deductions (straightforward)
Your documents are organized
Employer is cooperative
Factors That Slow Down Resolution
Missing employer records
Multiple complex issues
Employer disputes calculation
Deduction justification needed
Employer uncooperative
During the Case: What You Can Do
- Keep tracking: MOHRE gives reference number
- Follow up: Contact MOHRE after 60 days if no update
- Prepare documents: Gather all evidence
- Stay in contact: Provide current address for notification
For an instant end-of-service estimate, use our online gratuity calculator UAE.
Most resolved in 2–3 months. Labour Court cases: 6–9 months.
