Got a new offer? Moving home? Before celebrating your last shift, make sure everything is sorted.
Check these five things
Notice period: Read your contract before handing in your resignation. Probation and employment rules can affect how much notice you owe.
Final salary: Ask HR for a written breakdown of unpaid wages, unused leave and any end-of-service benefits you’re entitled to.
Visa: Confirm who handles cancellation and check your permitted stay through GDRFA Dubai or ICP.
Health insurance: Find out when your cover ends, particularly if you’re between jobs.
Paperwork: Keep copies of your contract, payslips and final settlement. Don’t sign to confirm payment before checking the amount.
Where to get help
For most private-sector employment questions, start with MOHRE (mohre.gov.ae). For immigration matters, use GDRFA Dubai (gdrfad.gov.ae) or ICP (icp.gov.ae). Free-zone employees should also check with their relevant authority.
Before your last shift
Ask HR for your confirmed final working date and when your settlement is expected. If you live in company accommodation, check the move-out date too. Returning uniforms, keys, access cards or equipment is easier when you have a clear list. Keep any handover notes simple and make sure your manager knows what still needs attention.
Changing employers? Ask the new HR team when your new paperwork can begin, and avoid booking travel until the dates are clear. If you sponsor family members, check how your job change affects their status. If you disagree with your final payment, ask for the calculation in writing and use the correct official channel for advice.
The takeaway
Get the numbers in writing, confirm your visa status and leave with your paperwork in order. Your next chapter should start without any surprises.