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

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I provided my company with a forged sick leave, which led to my termination. My question is, does the company have the right not to pay my gratuity after working for more than 2 years?

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18 Mar 2024, 07:35

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.

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