A successful exit is a sequence of small confirmations. Complete the employment record, protect evidence and then manage immigration and personal arrangements.
Use a practical checklist for salary, gratuity, leave, notice, documents, visa, insurance and banking before leaving a job.
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.
Before the last working day
Confirm notice, last working day, handover, leave balance, commission status and company-property return. Download personal employment records.
Review the settlement
Calculate salary, leave, gratuity or scheme benefits, notice, additions, deductions and prior payments. Ask for an itemised statement.
Complete permit and residence steps
Identify the work-permit authority, residence authority, dependant requirements and current grace period.
Close practical accounts
Check health insurance, ILOE, bank KYC, loans, credit cards, tenancy, utilities, phone, school records and travel plans.
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.
- Is the final settlement itemised?
- Have I saved all employment documents?
- Is company property return acknowledged?
- What is the visa and dependant plan?
- Which accounts depend on my employment status?
- Which original record proves the amount or date used?
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first after resigning?
Confirm the notice period and last working day in writing, then start collecting records.
Should I close my bank account immediately?
Review salary credit, loans, cards and future residence status before making changes.
Can I use the checklist for ADGM or DIFC?
Yes for general planning, but use the jurisdiction-specific calculation and complaint rules.
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.