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Understanding UAE Labor Law
Understanding Article 51: The New Gratuity Formula
📅 Nov 24, 2025 • ⏱️ 5 min read
The new UAE Labor Law (Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) has simplified the gratuity
calculation by removing the complex "Limited vs Unlimited" distinction. Here is
everything you need to know about the 21/30 day rule...
Resignation vs Termination: Does it Affect Your Gratuity?
📅 Nov 20, 2025 • ⏱️ 4 min read
Under the old law, resigning meant losing up to 2/3 of your gratuity. The new law
changes this significantly. If you complete your contract term, you are entitled to full
benefits regardless of who initiated the separation...
How Unpaid Leave Impacts Your End of Service Benefits
📅 Nov 15, 2025 • ⏱️ 3 min read
Many employees are surprised to see a lower gratuity amount than expected. The culprit?
Unpaid leave. Article 51 explicitly states that days of absence without pay must be
deducted from the service period...