Last updated: July 16, 2026 | Estimate only | Not legal advice
Why unpaid leave needs checking
Employees should review unpaid leave records when comparing their gratuity estimate with an employer's final-settlement statement. The calculator gives a clean estimate from basic salary and dates; employer statements may include adjustments.
Source links checked July 16, 2026: UAE Government end-of-service benefits and MOHRE laws and regulations.
What to compare
- Joining date and last working date.
- Basic salary used in the calculation.
- Any unpaid leave dates listed by HR.
- Final settlement deductions or additions.
- Payslips, salary certificate, and contract terms.
Ask HR to explain the calculation basis
If the employer's result is lower than your estimate, ask for the exact service dates, basic salary figure, unpaid leave dates, deductions, advances, and leave-balance entries used in the written calculation. Keep the request factual and save the reply with your settlement file.
Download unpaid-leave checklist
Use the checklist to line up HR leave records, payroll evidence, service dates, basic salary, and the employer final-settlement breakdown before asking for clarification.
Download unpaid-leave gratuity checklist
Practical next step
Run the UAE gratuity calculator once using the full service period, then compare that estimate with any adjusted employer calculation.
FAQ
Why can unpaid leave records matter when checking a gratuity estimate?
Unpaid leave records can explain why an employer's service-period calculation differs from a simple joining-date-to-last-working-day estimate. Compare the written employer calculation with your own records.
What documents should I collect before questioning an unpaid-leave adjustment?
Collect the employment contract, basic salary evidence, payslips, HR leave records, unpaid leave approvals, resignation or termination notice, and the employer final-settlement breakdown.
What should I ask HR to explain in writing?
Ask which service dates, basic salary figure, unpaid leave dates, deductions, advances, or leave-balance entries were used in the employer's final-settlement calculation.
Is this unpaid-leave checklist legal advice?
No. It is an educational checklist for organizing documents and comparing estimates. For disputes or unusual contracts, check official guidance or speak to a qualified professional.