Confirm ADGM coverage
Check the employer registration, work permit and contract reference to ADGM Employment Regulations.
Review gratuity wage basis
ADGM guidance uses annual basic wage divided by 365 and includes a minimum basic-wage floor relative to annual wages for gratuity purposes.
Calculate vacation separately
Payment in lieu of accrued vacation uses an ADGM daily-wage method that differs from the federal unused-leave calculation.
Check termination-payment timing
ADGM guidance generally refers to termination payments within 21 calendar days. Keep scheme, payroll and disputed claims separated.
Questions to ask HR or payroll
- Does my contract expressly use ADGM rules?
- What annual basic wage was used?
- Does the 50% floor affect gratuity?
- How was unused vacation calculated?
- What date is payment due?
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the federal gratuity calculator for ADGM?
No. Use the ADGM path because the wage and daily-rate rules differ.
Is ADGM leave paid on basic wage?
ADGM payment in lieu of vacation uses its own Daily Wage methodology, not the federal basic-wage rule.
What is the ADGM payment deadline?
ADGM guidance generally refers to 21 calendar days for termination payments, subject to the applicable facts.
Official sources used
Rules can change and facts can be disputed. Review the source that applies to your jurisdiction and current circumstances.