End of Service Gratuity Demand Letter
Article 51 FDL 33/2021 · MOHRE complaint procedure · UAE Labour Law · AED 49
Employment details
Your employment dates and the reason your employment ended.
Most UAE employment after 2022 is unlimited term under FDL 33/2021.
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Updates as you fill inHow UAE end-of-service gratuity works
Who is entitled?
Any employee who completes one or more years of continuous service is entitled to end-of-service gratuity under Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. This applies to all private sector workers in the UAE regardless of nationality.
How is it calculated?
Gratuity is based on your basic salary only. You receive 21 days' basic pay per year for the first five years, and 30 days' basic pay per year for each year beyond five. Resignation before five years may reduce your entitlement.
14-day payment deadline
Under Article 53 of the Labour Law, employers must pay all end-of-service entitlements within 14 days of the termination date. Failure to do so exposes the employer to MOHRE complaint proceedings and potential fines.
MOHRE enforcement — no court needed
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2024, MOHRE can now issue directly enforceable payment orders for claims up to AED 50,000 without the employee needing to go to court. A formal demand letter citing this authority significantly strengthens your position.