Notice Period Rules and Their Impact on Gratuity
TL;DR: Notice is usually 30 days in UAE. It can be longer based on your contract. Notice time counts toward your total service years. You get full gratuity when you give notice or when your employer does.
Notice Period Summary
| Scenario | Notice Given? | Gratuity Impact | Extra Pay | |----------|---|---|---| | You resign with notice | Yes (30+ days) | Full pay to last day | No | | Employer fires you with notice | Yes | Full gratuity | Notice salary | | Employer fires you without notice | No | Full gratuity | Notice pay instead | | Contract ends (limited) | Not needed | Full gratuity | No (unless early end) | | You leave without notice | No | At risk | None |
Calculate Your Gratuity
Verify your entitlement accounting for notice period and service years.
Related Resources
- Resignation vs Termination: How Gratuity Differs
- UAE Labour Law 2025: Gratuity Entitlement Breakdown
- Gratuity Eligibility in UAE: Who Qualifies
For a quick end-of-service check, use our online gratuity calculator UAE.
Disclaimer: This shows MOHRE law as of 2025. Call MOHRE at 16000 for help with disputes.
