Sick leave regulations in the ADGM differ from general UAE regulations. ADGM Employment Regulations 2024 details the number of days an employee can take for a sick leave, how these days are compensated, what documents must be provided and in what cases the employer has the right to terminate employment.
| Norm | Rules |
| Right to a sick leave | After a probation period |
- 100% of the Employee's Daily Wage - for the first 10 Work Days of Sick Leave
- 50% of the Employee's Daily Wage - for the next 20 Work Days of Sick Leave
- The following 30 work days are unpaid
Example:
Daily wage is AED 500
Sick leave for 60 days
Payment for 10 days: 500 x 10 = AED 5,000
Payment for the next 20 days: (500 ÷ 50%) x 20 = 250 x 20 = AED 5,000
Remaining 30 days: unpaid
In total, the employee will receive AED 10,000 for 60 days of sick leave.
Note: adjustments may be made depending on contractual terms; therefore, when calculating specific cases, one shall refer to the provisions of the specific contract.
Important: after the expiration of 60 days, further absence is considered unpaid and may be grounds for dismissal. ...