UAE Notice Period: What Happens If You Don't Work It Out
Whether you're resigning or being let go in the UAE, your notice period matters financially — and either side can choose to pay their way out of working it. Here's how that math works.
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The standard notice period
UAE Labour Law requires a notice period of between 30 and 90 days, as specified in your employment contract — most contracts set 30 or 60 days.
Pay in lieu of notice
If either party ends the contract without the full notice period being worked, the other party is generally entitled to compensation equal to the employee's wage for the unworked portion of the notice period — calculated as daily wage × remaining notice days.
Frequently asked questions
Can my employer ask me to leave immediately without notice?
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