Sick Leave Calculator UAE

Calculate your sick leave entitlement and pay in the UAE with our simple tool, based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Understand your rights as an employee or your obligations as an employer regarding paid, half-paid, and unpaid sick leave. Just enter your daily wage and sick days to get an instant breakdown. Explore more tools on free calculators on CalculatorBolt.

Calculate Sick Leave Pay

Basic daily salary

This calculator is based on Article 31 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. It states that a worker is entitled to sick leave not exceeding 90 days per year, provided a medical certificate is issued by a medical entity approved by the employer. The first 15 days are full pay, the next 30 are half pay, and the subsequent period is without pay.

The law does not explicitly state sick leave rules during probation. However, it is a common practice for sick leave during this period to be unpaid. Always check the specific terms of your employment contract.

How It Works

Under UAE labor law, an employee is entitled to up to 90 days of sick leave per year, provided a certified medical report is submitted. The pay is structured in three tiers: the first 15 days are at full pay, the next 30 days are at half pay, and any remaining days up to the 90-day limit are unpaid.

Inputs Explained

  • Daily Wage (AED): Your basic daily salary before allowances. You can find this on your payslip or employment contract.
  • Sick Leave Days Taken: The total number of consecutive or accumulated sick days you need to calculate for.
  • Probation Period: This is critical, as sick leave rules can differ significantly during the probation period.

Example

An employee with a daily wage of AED 500 takes 20 days of sick leave. The calculator shows they are entitled to 15 days of full pay (AED 7,500) and 5 days of half pay (AED 1,250), for a total sick pay of AED 8,750.

Tips & Notes

  • A medical certificate from an approved medical facility is mandatory to be eligible for paid sick leave.
  • The 90-day entitlement is per year of service.
  • Always refer to your employment contract, as it may contain terms that are more favorable than the law.

FAQs

Under UAE labor law, you are entitled to a sick leave not exceeding 90 days per year, provided you have completed your probation period and have a valid medical certificate.

Yes, if you have completed probation. The first 15 days are full pay, the next 30 days are half pay, and the remaining 45 days are unpaid.

The UAE labor law does not explicitly mandate paid sick leave during the probation period. It is generally unpaid unless your employer agrees otherwise.

Yes, Article 65 of the labor law requires a medical report issued by a medical entity approved by the employer to qualify for sick leave.

If you provide a valid medical certificate from an approved authority, your employer generally cannot reject your sick leave entitlement.

Disclaimer

Important: This calculator provides an estimate based on a simplified interpretation of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. It is not legal advice. Individual employment contracts may have different terms. For official guidance and dispute resolution, please consult the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) or a qualified legal professional in the UAE.

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Author: CalculatorBolt Editorial Team
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