Workers Rights

Bahrain changed end of service gratuity rules in March 2024. Expats now have two separate entitlements. Learn how to calculate and claim both portions.

Editorial Note: This guide was prepared by Visa Advice Hub using official sources listed below. For general information only –

Prepare documents for a UAE salary complaint with this checklist for passport, Emirates ID, contract, bank statements and employer messages.

Track key dates after UAE visa cancellation, including estimated grace period, overstay fine watch date and documents to prepare.

Estimate UAE end-of-service gratuity from basic salary and service dates. Use this free browser-based calculator, then verify with official rules.

Find out exactly how long a MOHRE complaint takes in UAE. See the full timeline: 72-hour contact, 14-day settlement, court referral, and when you get paid.

No Emirates ID? You can still file a UAE labour complaint. Use your passport, labour card, call MOHRE at 80060, or visit a Tasheel centre to get help fast.

UAE law bans employers from deducting visa, medical, or recruitment costs from salary. Learn what is illegal, what is allowed, and how to complain to MOHRE.

Final salary not paid after resignation UAE? Know the 14-day rule, what you are owed, how to send a demand letter, and when to file a MOHRE complaint.

UAE overtime pay not received? Calculate at 125%, 150%, and 250% rates under Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021, gather evidence, and claim 1 year back via MOHRE.