UAE unemployment insurance calculator (ILOE)
Employees in the UAE private sector and federal government must join the unemployment insurance scheme, known as ILOE.
Enter your basic salary to see your premium and what you'd get if you lost your job.
How it's calculated
- If your basic salary is below AED 16,000, you're in the first category and the premium is no more than AED 5 a month. Above it, no more than AED 10.
- If you lose your job, you get 60% of your basic salary for up to 3 months.
- The monthly compensation is capped at AED 10,000 in the first category and AED 20,000 in the second.
An example
With a basic salary of AED 12,000 you pay up to AED 5 a month. If you lose your job, you'd get AED 7,200 a month for 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
When can I claim ILOE compensation?
After at least 12 continuous months of subscription with all premiums paid, if you lose your job for reasons other than resignation or a disciplinary dismissal.
How long do I have to claim?
30 days from the end of the job, or from the resolution of a labour dispute.
What if I don't subscribe?
A worker who doesn't subscribe, or doesn't pay the premiums, is fined AED 400.
Key terms
- ILOE
- Involuntary Loss of Employment, the UAE unemployment insurance scheme.
- Subscription salary
- The basic salary used to work out the premium category and compensation.
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