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After 11 months of work, how many leave days is an employee entitled to?
Hello,
I want to inquire regarding my leave privileges. I am now 11 months in my company. How many leaves am I privileged to?
Based on Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating labour relations and its executive regulations, you are entitled to a paid weekly rest for not less than one day, as specified in the work contract or the work regulation.
The Council of Ministers may increase the weekly rest day stipulated in this article. The Decree-Law and its executive regulations also stipulate that you are entitled to an annual leave with full pay as follows:
- Thirty days for each year of your extended service.
- Two days per month in respect of any employee with more than six months and less than one year of service.
- Leave for parts of the last year of your service in case it is terminated before you use your annual leave balance.
Now my question is: do I have 22 days I can use? Can someone explain to me in detail?
Thank you!
Dear Questioner,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding your annual leave entitlement under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating Labour Relations in the UAE.
Annual Leave Entitlement:
According to Article 29 of the Decree-Law and its executive regulations:
- Employees who have completed more than six months but less than one year of continuous service are entitled to two days of paid annual leave for each month of service.
- Upon completion of one year of service, employees are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave per year.
Your Current Leave Balance:
Since you have completed 11 months of service, your entitlement is calculated as follows:
- 11 months × 2 days per month = 22 days of paid annual leave.
You are therefore entitled to 22 days of paid annual leave at this stage. Once you complete a full year of service, your annual entitlement will increase to 30 days per year.
Additional Notes:
- You are also entitled to a paid weekly rest day, as specified in your employment contract or company policy.
- Any unused annual leave may be carried forward or compensated, subject to your employer’s approval and company policy.
- Your employer should notify you of your leave dates at least one month in advance.
Should you require further clarification or assistance regarding your leave schedule, please feel free to contact your HR department or refer to your employment contract.
Kind regards,
Welcome,
According to Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating Labour Relations in the UAE, employees are entitled to:
- 30 days of fully paid annual leave after completing one full year of service.
- 2 days of paid leave per month for employees who have completed more than six months but less than one year of service.
Since you have completed 11 months of service, you are entitled to:
11 months × 2 days/month = 22 days of paid annual leave.
If your employment ends before you have used your accrued leave, you are entitled to compensation for the unused leave days.
If you require assistance, we offer specialized services in UAE labor law, including contract disputes, leave entitlements, and other employment-related issues.
According to UAE law, you are entitled to 30 days of paid annual leave for each full year of service. If you have completed more than six months but less than one year of service, you are entitled to two days of leave for each month worked.
Therefore, if you have completed 11 months, you are entitled to 22 days of leave.
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Since you have completed 11 months of service, which falls within the more than six months and less than one year category, you are entitled to two days of annual leave for each of those 11 months.
So, based on the information you provided and the specific clause of the law, you are privileged to 22 days of annual leave.
The law specifies this entitlement for employees who have completed more than six months but less than one full year of service.
You meet this criterion with 11 months of employment.
If you need further clarification, you may ask us.
Dear questioner,
As per Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, you are entitled to 22 days of annual leave after completing 11 months of service.
It's recommended to discuss this with your HR department to understand the specific procedures for applying for leave within your company.
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Dear Questioner,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding your leave privileges.
Based on Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating Labour Relations and its executive regulations, employees are entitled to annual leave with full pay as follows:
- 30 days of annual leave for each year of extended service.
If you have served for more than six months but less than one year, you are entitled to two days of leave per month of service.
Your Situation:
Since you have completed 11 months in your company, this qualifies you for leave entitlement under the provisions for employees with service between six months and one year.
As you have completed 11 months, you are entitled to two days of leave per month.
For 11 months of service, your total leave entitlement is: 2 days/month × 11 months = 22 days of paid annual leave.
Explanation:
For the first 6 months, you would not have had the right to annual leave, as the law provides leave only after completing 6 months of service.
After completing 6 months, you became eligible for 2 days per month, meaning from months 7 to 11, you accumulate leave for each of those months.
Therefore, after 11 months, you have 22 days of leave that you can use, which is based on the calculation of 2 days per month for 11 months.
Important Notes:
If your service is terminated before you use the leave, the employer must compensate you for any unused leave for the period served.
You are entitled to this leave with full pay, and the employer must grant it as per the law unless otherwise agreed in your contract.
If you need further clarification or would like to discuss how to proceed with taking your leave, feel free to reach out.
Kind regards,
Mohammed Salah
Legal Consultant
Based on Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regulating Labor Relations in the UAE, you can take annual leave based on the length of your employment.
If you have worked for 11 months, you are entitled to annual leave based on the percentages calculated from your length of service. Annual leave is determined as follows:
Annual leave: You are entitled to 30 days of annual leave if you have worked for a full year.
Annual leave for months you have not completed: Since you have worked for 11 months, this means you are entitled to leave at a rate of 2.5 days for each month (30 days ÷ 12 months = 2.5 days per month). Therefore, over 11 months, you will receive 27.5 days of annual leave.
If the company has granted you any previous leave during this period, it must be deducted from this balance. If you haven't taken a vacation in the previous period, you are entitled to claim 27.5 days of annual leave.
Regarding vacation balance: If you haven't fully used your vacation, you are entitled to use it or claim cash compensation for unused vacation upon termination of your employment contract.
Therefore, if you are asking for 22 days, this is based on the vacation you have already used or other internal calculations your company may have made.
If your available vacation does not exceed this amount, you can use it as long as you haven't taken any previous vacation.
