Can I take my 30 days of annual leave during my notice period?

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out regarding your upcoming contract completion on November 10!

As per UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), you are within your rights to notify your employer of non-renewal at least 30 days in advance, so providing notice on August 10 is appropriate.

During your 3-month notice period, you may request to utilize your 30 days of accrued annual leave; however, approval is at the discretion of the employer, depending on work requirements.

If the leave is not approved or not taken, you are entitled to payment in lieu of unused leave, calculated based on your basic salary.

Upon contract completion, you should also receive your final salary, end-of-service gratuity, and any other outstanding dues.

Should you require assistance with drafting a formal non-renewal notice or leave request, I’d be happy to support.

Best regards,

Hello,

When you submit your non-renewal notice and serve your three-month notice period, you are generally entitled to take your annual leave during this time, subject to your employer’s approval and company policies.

The best practice is to discuss and agree with your employer on when to take your 30 days of accrued annual leave within the notice period.

Some companies may allow you to take your full leave before your last working day, while others might require you to work part of the notice period and then use your leave.

If your employer does not allow you to take leave during the notice period, they must compensate you financially for the unused leave days upon contract completion.

To avoid disputes, notify your employer in writing about your intention to use your annual leave during the notice period as early as possible.

Dear Client,

Since you plan to give your non-renewal notice on August 10, starting a 3-month notice period before your contract ends on November 10, you have the right to take your annual leave of 30 days during this notice period, subject to your employer's approval and company policy.

Typically, annual leave can be taken anytime during the notice period, provided you coordinate with your employer so it doesn’t disrupt the handover or operational needs. You should ideally request the leave in advance and confirm the dates.

If you have not used any leave balance accrued during the contract, you may also be entitled to have unused leave paid out at the end of your service.

To summarize:

- Give your non-renewal notice by August 10 (3 months’ notice).

- Coordinate with your employer to take your 30 days’ annual leave during this notice period before November 10.

If leave cannot be taken, you should be entitled to payment in lieu of unused leave on contract expiry.

Please check your employment contract or company policy for any specific terms about taking leave during the notice period, and keep the communication documented.

Let me know if you want help drafting the non-renewal notice or leave request.

Best regards,

Yes, you are entitled to your annual leave during the three-month notice period, which begins on the 10th and ends on the 10th of November, under a fixed-term employment contract.

Thank you for reaching out with your question regarding your contract non-renewal and annual leave entitlement.

Since your contract is ending on November 10 and you plan to give your non-renewal notice on August 10, you are required to serve a three-month notice period as per UAE labour law.

During this notice period, you are entitled to your full employment benefits, including your accrued annual leave.

You can request to take your 30 days of annual leave during the notice period itself, subject to your employer’s approval and operational requirements.

Typically, you should inform your employer as early as possible to arrange your leave days within these three months before the contract ends.

Alternatively, if your employer does not allow you to take the leave during this period, they may compensate you in lieu of the unused leave days upon the end of your contract.

To ensure your rights are fully protected and to handle the notice and leave process smoothly, I can assist you in drafting a proper notice letter and negotiating the leave schedule with your employer, so you get your entitled benefits without any issues.

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