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The retirement law in Abu Dhabi, and larger UAE, is a system designed to protect the rights and interests of both national and non-national employees upon reaching the age of retirement. The UAE labor law outlines the rights, obligations, and procedures regarding retirement, which includes pension and other benefits. The entity responsible for managing and implementing this is the Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefits Fund.
Legal assistance can be invaluable when navigating through the complexities of retirement law. You may need a lawyer to help you understand fully your rights and obligations under the UAE Labor Law, calculate and claim your end of service benefits, navigate pension laws, establish retirement plans for your company, or dispute any wrongful termination or retirement cases.
In UAE, the age of retirement is set at 49 years for UAE nationals and 60 years for non-national employees. However, non-national employees may extend work until 65 years, after which work contract renewal must be done each year. An employer has the right to enforce retirement of an employee who has reached the retirement age. Depending on the length of service, an employee is entitled to gratuity pay, or an end-of-service benefit upon retirement. The End of Service Gratuity is a statutory severance pay, the most common form of retirement benefit payable to employees who have completed one or more years of continuous service.
The mandatory retirement age in Abu Dhabi is 60 years for expatriates, which can be extended up to 65 years, and 49 years for UAE nationals.
Upon retirement, you are typically entitled to end-of-service benefits including gratuity which is calculated based on your duration of service and compensation.
No, only UAE nationals are eligible to contribute to and benefit from the UAE's retirement fund.
If you’re forced into retirement by your employer, you are entitled to certain benefits under UAE labour law. These may include the full end of service gratuity and compensation.
Yes, you can, but you'll need to renew your work contract annually after reaching 60 and up to 65 years.
You may wish to explore resources from the Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefits Fund, the UAE Labour Law and the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation for more information regarding retirement in the UAE.
If you require legal assistance for retirement-related matters in Abu Dhabi, consider reaching out to a local law firm that specializes in labour and retirement-related laws. Consultations can provide you with tailored advice relating to your unique circumstances and help to ensure your retirement process is seamless within the context of UAE laws.
