UAE GRATUITY NOTICE-PERIOD CHECKLIST

Use this as a document checklist before comparing your own gratuity estimate with an employer final-settlement breakdown. It is not legal advice.

DATES TO CONFIRM
- Joining date in the employment contract:
- Resignation or termination notice date:
- Notice period stated in writing:
- Agreed last working day:
- Date used by employer in final settlement:

SALARY FIGURES
- Basic salary amount:
- Source document for basic salary:
- Total salary amount, if different:
- Allowances listed separately:

SETTLEMENT ITEMS TO COMPARE
- Gratuity line item:
- Unpaid salary line item:
- Unused leave or leave salary line item:
- Notice-period amount, if any:
- Deductions listed by employer:
- Loans, advances, or recoveries listed:

EVIDENCE TO SAVE
- Employment contract
- Salary certificate or HR salary letter
- Payslips
- Resignation or termination notice
- Written confirmation of last working day
- Leave records
- Employer final-settlement statement
- Your calculator result screenshot or saved copy

FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS
- Did both calculations use the same last working day?
- Did both calculations use basic salary rather than total salary?
- Are unpaid leave and deductions clearly explained?
- Is every settlement line item written down?
- Do you need to check official guidance or qualified advice before signing?