UAE sick leave entitlement — Article 31
After completing probation, employees are entitled to up to 90 days of sick leave per year under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 31.
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Article 31 sick leave pay tiers after probation.
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Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 31 — 90 days sick leave per year: 15 full pay, 30 half pay, 45 unpaid (post-probation).
Sick leave pay tiers
First 15 days: full pay. Next 30 days: half pay. Remaining 45 days: unpaid. Days are consumed in order — full-pay days are used before half-pay, then unpaid.
Medical certificate requirement
Employers may require a medical certificate for sick leave. Certificate timing and format should follow company policy and MOHRE guidance.
Sick leave during probation
Article 31 sick leave tiers apply after probation is completed. During probation, sick leave rules may differ per contract — verify with HR.
ArcHR sick leave tracking
ArcHR tracks sick leave days taken, remaining entitlement at each pay tier, and integrates with payroll for half-pay and unpaid deductions.
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Frequently asked questions
Up to 90 days after probation under Article 31.
15 days full pay, 30 days half pay, 45 days unpaid.
Article 31 tiers apply after probation — check contract for probation rules.
Employers may require one per company policy.
Yes — full-pay days first, then half-pay, then unpaid.
Yes — days taken, remaining tiers, and payroll integration.
Sick leave is annual — verify policy for carry-forward rules.
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 31.
Track sick leave pay tiers automatically.
ArcHR records sick days, applies Article 31 pay rules, and updates payroll without manual spreadsheets.