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Employment Termination in United Arab Emirates

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Termination process

Employee contracts can only be terminated according to terms spelled out in the Emirati Labour Law, and the relevant authorities must be informed accordingly.

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Notice period

The minimum notice period is 1 month. The statutory maximum notice period is 3 months.

During the probationary period, either party may terminate the employment by giving the other 14 days' notice.

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Severance pay

Employees who have been employed for at least a year are entitled to 21 working days’ pay for every year of employment and 30 days’ wages for each additional year, capped at two years’ pay.

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Probation periods

Probation of an employee in the United Arab Emirates may not exceed six months.

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