Introduction In the UAE, End of Service Benefits (often called “gratuity”) provide a vital financial cushion when an employee leaves a job. But did you know that your gratuity doesn’t increase indefinitely? Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, there’s a two-year salary cap on how high your gratuity can climb. In Article 51(6) of the
The United Arab Emirates has introduced significant amendments to its labour laws with the enactment of Federal Decree Law No.9 of 2024. These changes aim to enhance transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the labour market. Focusing on improving dispute resolution processes, increasing penalties for illegal recruitment practices, and extending protections for both expatriate and Emirati
Gaining an understanding of developments in the legal sphere, regarding discrimination laws and their influence on the workplace, should be a top priority for anybody looking to hire employees in the UAE. This is not only the responsibility of the HR department (or the person scripting job adverts in smaller organisations), but also management.
*Please note since the new labour law No. 33 of 2021 came into force in February 2022, this article should now be read in a historical context* The end of service benefit, or gratuity payment, is a legal entitlement for private sector workers in the UAE. It begins to accrue after the first full
