Quick answer: Yes. Employer must give 14 days written notice. No gratuity if under 1 year. Discriminatory or retaliatory dismissal can still be challenged at MOHRE.
Yes — but the employer must give at least 14 calendar days' written notice and a reason consistent with the probation purpose .
What the employer must do:
What does NOT need to happen:
If you believe the termination was discriminatory, retaliatory, or otherwise unlawful (for example, due to pregnancy, complaint about wage theft, or whistleblowing), you can file a complaint with MOHRE; certain protections apply during probation despite the lower notice requirement.
For disputed terminations, including unpaid notice or final settlement, consult a UAE-licensed labour lawyer.
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Full-time private-sector employees in the UAE are entitled to 30 calendar days of paid annual leave per year after 12 months of service.
UAE sick leave: 90 days/year after probation. Days 1-15 paid in full, days 16-45 half pay, days 46-90 unpaid. Requires 3-day notice and UAE medical certificate.
Standard notice is 30–90 days written notice (must be set in contract). The other party can pay in lieu. Probation termination requires 14 days.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice tailored to your specific situation, consult a UAE-licensed lawyer.
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