UAE sick leave pay calculator
After probation, UAE private sector employees can take up to 90 days of sick leave a year: the first 15 days on full pay, the next 30 days on half pay and the remaining 45 days unpaid. A medical report must be provided within 3 days. Sick leave during probation is unpaid.
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- Days on full pay
- 15 days
- Days on half pay
- 10 days
- Unpaid days
- 0 days
- Pay for the sick days
- AED 6,000.00
Up to 90 days a year: 15 on full pay, 30 on half pay, 45 unpaid. A medical report is needed within 3 days. During probation, sick leave is unpaid.
Results are estimates for general information, not tailored advice.
Sick pay on a AED 9,000 salary
Total days of sick leave in the year.
| Sick days | Days on full pay | Days on half pay | Pay for the sick days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 days | 0 days | AED 3,000.00 |
| 25 | 15 days | 10 days | AED 6,000.00 |
| 45 | 15 days | 30 days | AED 9,000.00 |
| 90 | 15 days | 30 days | AED 9,000.00 |
The tiers reset each year of service.
Rules employers should know
Sick leave can be continuous or broken up. It is not paid if the illness results from the employee's misconduct, such as alcohol or drug use. An employer may end employment once all 90 days are used, but end-of-service benefits remain due.
Legal basis
We review this calculator whenever the FTA or Ministry of Finance issues a new decision or clarification.
Frequently asked questions
How many paid sick days do UAE employees get?
15 days on full pay and 30 days on half pay each year, after probation.
Is sick leave paid during probation?
No. Sick leave during probation is unpaid, with a medical report.
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