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[wajela]

i would be grateful for feedback regarding interpretation of gratuity entitlement. My recollection of my first entitlement amounted to an extra month for every completed year. (Government H.E)

I am negotiating a second amount with a private company, who appear to be using a convoluted formula and interpreting the amount as 21 days out of 365.

I have read the Labour Law manual and "21 days" is open for discussion as it doesn't state working days..only 21 days wage. What does this mean??

Thankyou in advance.

[Sheikh N Bake]

I think it means "lots of gratuitous sex and violence."

[DesertStar]

My understanding, too, is that it is 1 month pay for every year you work (base salary, excluding complementary allowances, etc.). Additionally, it should be calculated against your most recent salary figure. Therefore, a promotion/raise or demotion/pay cut can significantly impact the total amount given at the end.

So, if someone knows that they might be getting a pay cut (for budgetary or whatever else reason), it might be prime time to turn in a quick resignation.