Your final settlement is due when your employment ends, and gratuity is a core part of it. If an employer delays or refuses to pay, the UAE provides a clear route to recover what you are owed.
This guide sets out the practical steps, in order.
Your final settlement is due when your employment ends, and gratuity is a core part of it. If an employer delays or refuses to pay, the UAE provides a clear route to recover what you are owed.
This guide sets out the practical steps, in order.
Raise the unpaid gratuity in writing with your employer, stating your service dates, basic salary and the figure you expect. A clear, calculated request often resolves a simple delay.
If that fails, you can file a labour complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). The ministry attempts to settle the dispute, and unresolved cases are referred to the labour courts.
Your contract, payslips, resignation or termination letter and any correspondence are your evidence. Calculate your expected gratuity first so your claim is precise and well supported.