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Calculating gratuity upon converting from unlimited to limited-term labor contracts

Dear Sir/Madam,

Since the UAE required all existing unlimited-term labor contracts to be converted to limited-term contracts, on which one (unlimited or limited) must the calculation of gratuity be based?

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26 Apr 2023, 07:58

Dear Questioner,

You must first liquidate all your dues before transferring the contract for a fixed term because when transferring, the calculation is made from zero.

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26 Apr 2023, 12:56

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The employer may not exploit the new law to reduce the rights of the employees he contracted with in accordance with the old law.

The end-of-service gratuity is calculated according to the new law.

26 Apr 2023, 13:35

Hi Mr. Ahmad,

Shall the end-of-service gratuity be calculated based on the limited-term even for the duration when it was an unlimited-term contract?

26 Apr 2023, 22:39

If the contract is for an unlimited term, the end-of-service gratuity will be calculated in accordance with the previous labor law.

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