I forged sick leave, leading to termination. Can company withhold gratuity?

Dear Questioner,

According to UAE labor law, an employee who is terminated for committing a fraudulent act, such as providing a forged sick leave, may not be entitled to receive gratuity payments.

This is because the termination was a result of the employee's own misconduct.

However, it is ultimately up to the company to decide whether or not to pay gratuities in this situation.