Is an employee entitled to an air ticket as part of their annual leave salary?

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Yes, you must have paid annual leave and return flight tickets.

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Greeting,

I wanted to clarify a few details regarding annual leave and air tickets:

- Annual Leave Salary:

Yes, you are entitled to paid annual leave as provided for in your contract.

- Air Ticket:

You need to review your labor contract to see if the air ticket is mentioned. If it is included in the contract, you are entitled to it. If not, it will be provided at the end of your service and when leaving the country.

If you need any further assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Thanks!

Dear Questioner,

According to UAE labor law, an employee is entitled to receive an air ticket or its cash equivalent as part of their annual leave benefits.

This is outlined in Article 29 of the UAE Labor Law, which states that an employee who has completed one year or more of continuous service is entitled to an annual leave of no less than 30 days.

This leave must be accompanied by a return air ticket or its cash equivalent, provided that the employee is not entitled to any other travel allowance from the employer.

Employees in the UAE are not legally entitled to an air ticket with their annual leave salary; it depends on individual employment contracts or company policies.

Dear Inquirer,

We are pleased to serve you and address your inquiries.

The travel ticket associated with the annual leave depends on the agreement between you and the company.

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Jasim Al Haddad Advocates & Legal Consultants

Dear Questioner,

The UAE Labor Law does not explicitly mandate that employers provide air tickets for employees on annual leave.

The provision of air tickets is typically subject to the terms outlined in the employment contract or company policies.

It’s important to review your employment contract, as it may contain specific clauses about air tickets or other benefits related to annual leave.

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According to the labor law, he is only entitled to a return ticket to his home country.

This is a ticket provided after the termination of employment.

Dear Questioner,

According to the new UAE Labour Law (Federal Law No. 33 of 2021), there is no specific requirement for employers to provide a flight ticket as part of the annual leave benefits.

Key details according to the new law:

- Annual Leave:

Employees are entitled to annual paid leave, and employers must pay the full salary for this leave as stipulated in the contract.

- Flight Tickets:

The new labor law does not mandate employers to provide flight tickets as part of annual leave. However, employment contracts or company policies may include additional benefits such as flight tickets, but this depends on what is specified in the contract or employment agreement.

- Contract Details:

If your employment contract or company policy includes flight tickets, the company is obligated to provide them. If it is not specified in the contract, the law does not require it.

Therefore, if you want to determine if you are entitled to a flight ticket as part of your annual leave, you should review your employment contract or the company policy regarding benefits.

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