Domestic workers are covered by a separate federal framework and standard contracts. A calculator designed for MOHRE private-sector employees can produce the wrong answer.
Understand why domestic workers should not use the ordinary private-sector gratuity calculator without checking their separate legal framework.
What still needs evidenceYour jurisdiction, contract terms, dates, wage records and any disputed employer record still need to be verified before the result can be treated as a claim.
Use the domestic-worker contract and rules
Check the standard contract, occupation category, service dates, wages, leave and termination arrangements under the domestic-worker framework.
Do not assume private-sector formulas
The 21-day and 30-day traditional private-sector gratuity formula is not a universal formula for every worker in the UAE.
Review salary, leave and travel separately
Outstanding wages, annual leave, return travel and other entitlements should be reconciled under the applicable domestic-worker rules.
Use the correct MOHRE service
Domestic-worker permits, complaints and cancellation can use dedicated services rather than the ordinary private-sector route.
Questions to verify before acting
Answer these from original records. If one answer is uncertain, keep it as an open issue rather than guessing an input.
- What permit category do I hold?
- Which standard contract applies?
- What wages and leave remain unpaid?
- Who handles permit cancellation?
- Which complaint service covers this category?
- Which original record proves the amount or date used?
Frequently asked questions
Can domestic workers use the FinalPay federal calculator?
Not as a reliable legal calculation. The domestic-worker framework is separate.
Do domestic workers have employment rights?
Yes. UAE official guidance lists wage, leave and other rights under the separate framework.
Where should a dispute be raised?
Use MOHRE's current domestic-worker channels or other authority identified in the official process.
Official sources and limitations
These primary sources support the rule or process described above. They cannot confirm your wage, dates, leave balance, employer records or case outcome. Open the live source again before filing a complaint or signing a settlement.