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Notice period calculator
Free UAE calculator. What notice period applies to your employment, and what does payment-in-lieu cost.
Notice period
30 days
Payment-in-lieu
AED 10,000
If the other party pays out the notice instead
Post-probation: 30 days written notice as per contract (within Article 21's 30-90 day band).
How this calculator works
- Enter the inputs above. Provide the figures the calculator asks for — wages, dates, contract type, etc. We use only the values you enter; nothing leaves your browser.
- We apply the UAE-law rule. Notice period calculator runs the formula defined by FDL-33-2021 Article 21. The math follows the official text, not a third-party shortcut.
- Read the result and the breakdown. The headline number is shown alongside any caps, eligibility flags, and step-by-step working so you can verify the figure against your contract or the law.
- Take next steps. If the result confirms a right or obligation you want to act on, talk to a UAE-licensed lawyer through the link below or browse the Q&A library for follow-up questions.
UAE law sources
This calculator follows the rules in the UAE laws below — every figure traces back to a specific article.
- FDL-33-2021 Article 21— Article 21 — termination
- FDL-33-2021 Article 19— Article 19 — probation
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Information, not legal advice. This calculator is for orientation only. Specific situations vary — consult a UAE-licensed lawyer for advice on your matter.