Notice Period Policy ETA Group Corporate Human Resources
Document ID : HRP029 Date of Issue : August 14th 2014 Page 2 of
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Rev. No.: For Official Use Only
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Department Manual Author
Version Date Author
Draft August 14th 2014 Muhammad Owais
Reviewers
Version Date Name Title and Department
Approvals
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Draft August 14th 2014 Nadim Kiyani Group HR &
Administration Head
Draft August 14th 2014 Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Group Chairman
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Notice Period Policy ETA Group Corporate Human Resources
Document ID : HRP029 Date of Issue : August 14th 2014 Page 3 of
3
Rev. No.: For Official Use Only
NOTICE PERIOD POLICY
A. Purpose
The Notice Period Policy defines the notice period applicable
for employees leaving the Company services to
ensure completion of the necessary exit procedures including
exit interview, handover and requisite
clearances and to help the Company facilitate workforce planning
and completion of operational logistics.
B. Definition
Notice period is the time period between receipt and acceptance
of separation and the last working day.
C. Policy Description
1.1. The notice period policy applies to all permanent employees
on limited and unlimited contracts
1.2. The applicable notice period differs by grade as below
unless otherwise mentioned in the employees
contract of employment:
Grade 22 and above: 3 months
Grades 21 and below: 1 month
1.3. The notice period must be agreed between the employee and
Line Manager, based on the day the
resignation letter was received.
1.4. There is no notice period applicable during probation.
1.5. No notice period or notice pay is applicable if the
termination is a result of employee misconduct or
disciplinary action under the relevant articles mandated by UAE
Labor Law
1.6. The employee will be eligible for monthly salary,
allowances (unless specified) and other benefits during
the notice period and until the last day of service with ETA
Group.
1.7. Employees are not eligible for any Leave during notice
period.
1.8. Employees are not eligible for any salary increment or
promotion during notice period.
1.9. The resignation date and any served notice period will
count towards the calculation of the employees
period of service
1.10. If an employee is unable to serve the notice period and
without prior approval for waiver, the employee
is liable to pay the Company the equivalent amount of the notice
period days, based on gross salary.
Unlimited Contract: Applicable notice period as per policy and
grade
Limited Contract: 45 days or until the end of the contract,
whichever is less
1.11. Payment of the final settlement is subject to completion
of the applicable notice period and successful completion of the
clearance requirements on the last working day as per Exit
Administration Policy.
