UAE Domestic Worker Gratuity: What Employers and Workers Should Know
Domestic workers in the UAE — housekeepers, nannies, drivers, and similar roles — are covered by a separate law from general private-sector employees, with their own gratuity formula. Here's how it works for both sides.
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A different law, a different rate
Domestic workers fall under Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022, not the general Labour Law that covers most other UAE employees. Under Article 24, end-of-service gratuity is 14 days' wage for each year of service — notably lower than the 21/30-day structure used for general private-sector employees.
Eligibility
As with other UAE gratuity rules, a domestic worker generally needs to complete at least 1 full year of continuous service before gratuity becomes payable.
What counts as wage
Domestic worker contracts are often structured as a single all-inclusive monthly wage rather than a split basic-salary-plus-allowances structure common in other jobs — check the specific wage figure stated in the employment contract, since that's typically what the gratuity calculation is based on.
Frequently asked questions
Is domestic worker gratuity the same as regular employee gratuity in the UAE?
Do domestic workers get annual leave too?
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