Notice Period Calculator — UAE Labour Law

Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, the minimum notice period is 30 days and the maximum is 90 days for unlimited contracts. Fixed-term contracts require the notice period stated in the contract. Both employer and employee must observe the same notice period unless the contract specifies otherwise.

An employer may terminate without notice in specific circumstances defined by law — such as serious misconduct, assault, or disclosing confidential company information. In all other cases, the employer must provide the required notice period or pay the employee in lieu of notice.

If an employee leaves without serving the required notice period, the employer may deduct notice pay from final settlement — equivalent to the salary for the unserved notice days. This deduction is legally permitted under UAE Labour Law and will reduce your gratuity and final pay.