Why signing a salary reduction could cost you thousands in your final settlement

Last updated: May 07, 2026 | 12:25

UAE gratuity explained: How end of service benefits pay is calculated, when employers must pay it, and what workers can do if payments are delayed or disputed. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Dubai: Reaching the end of an employment contract in the UAE can be a daunting process, particularly for those unfamiliar with their legal rights and entitlements as a private-sector worker.

Central to this process is the end-of-service (EOS) gratuity , a statutory payment that every eligible employee is entitled to upon leaving a job.…