When must the employer disburse the final settlement?

Under Article 53, the employer must pay all wages and entitlements within 14 calendar days from the termination of the employment contract.

Salary & Work

Updated: November 2026

End-of-Service Benefits Calculator & Guide

Complete terminal benefits calculation including unpaid leave salary, notice period adjustments, and repatriation flight allowance.

Last Basic Salary (AED)

Last Gross Salary (AED)

Completed Years of Service

Additional Months (0-11)

Accrued & Unused Annual Leave DaysArticle 29 mandates encashment of all unused leave days upon contract termination.

Repatriation Air Ticket (Article 13)Due if not transferring to a new UAE sponsor

MOHRE Full Final Settlement

Total Settlement Amount

AED 35,400

Must be disbursed within 14 days under Labour Law Article 53.

Statutory Gratuity (3.33 yrs):AED 28,000

Unused Leave Encashment (14 days):AED 5,600

Repatriation Flight Ticket Allowance:AED 1,800

Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Article 53

Calculation Methodology & Legal Basis

Full final settlement includes: 1) Gratuity based on basic salary, 2) Accrued and unused annual leave paid at gross daily rate (Article 29), 3) Notice period adjustments, 4) Repatriation airfare to the employee’s home country (Article 13) if the employee does not take another job in UAE.

Worked Example

Employee leaving after 3 years: Gratuity (3 × 21 days × AED 300 = AED 18,900) + 15 days unused leave at gross rate (15 × AED 450 = AED 6,750) + Repatriation allowance (AED 1,500) = Total Settlement AED 27,150.

Official Government & Regulatory Sources

MOHRE UAE Labour Law Portal — Articles 13, 29, and 51 on Termination and Terminal EntitlementsVisit Official Portal