UAE sick leave pay calculator
After probation, private sector workers in the UAE can take up to 90 days of sick leave a year, part paid and part unpaid.
Enter your wage and your sick days to see what you should be paid.
How it's calculated
- The first 15 days of sick leave in a year of service are paid in full.
- The next 30 days are paid at half your wage.
- The following 45 days are unpaid.
An example
On AED 9,000 a month, 20 sick days pay 15 days in full and 5 at half pay: AED 5,250.
Frequently asked questions
Is sick leave paid during probation?
No. Your employer may give you unpaid sick leave during probation, based on a medical report.
When do I have to tell my employer?
Within 3 business days, with a medical report from the medical authority.
When isn't sick leave paid?
When the illness comes from your own misconduct, in the cases set out in the Executive Regulation.
Key terms
- Probation
- The trial period at the start of a job, during which sick leave is unpaid.
- Medical authority
- The health body that issues the medical report for sick leave.
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