Last Verified: 1 Nov 2026 Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022 & MOHRE Article 25

UAE ILOE Unemployment Insurance & Salary Deductions Calculator

Calculate mandatory ILOE unemployment insurance premiums, maximum claim compensation, late subscription fines (AED 400), and MOHRE salary deduction limits.

Under MOHRE rules, category classification is determined by basic wage only.
Insurance certificate is issued immediately upon first installment.
Must subscribe within 4 months to avoid the AED 400 penalty.
Missing 3+ months cancels policy and incurs AED 200 fine.
Independent Estimate: This tool is privately developed and is not affiliated with the UAE Government, MOHRE, ICP, or DLD. Results are estimates for informational guidance and do not replace official judicial clearance.
Official Legal Framework & Verified Source

This tool enforces Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022 & MOHRE Article 25. Based on official UAE government sources.

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How This Calculation Works: Plain-English Legal Breakdown

Who Is NOT Covered By This Law?

Establishment investors owning their businesses, domestic workers, temporary workers, and juveniles under 18 who are exempt from mandatory ILOE.

Edge Cases Handled

Category A applies to basic wage ≤ 16,000 AED (5 AED/mo). Category B applies to basic wage > 16,000 AED (10 AED/mo). Late subscription after 4 months incurs AED 400 fine. Unpaid installments for 3 months incur AED 200 cancellation fine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is legally mandated to subscribe to the UAE ILOE unemployment scheme?

All private sector and federal government employees in the UAE (both citizens and residents) are legally required to subscribe under Federal Decree-Law No. 13 of 2022. Exempt categories include establishment owners, domestic workers, temporary contract staff, and juveniles under 18.

What are the fines for late ILOE registration or missed payments?

Failure to subscribe within 4 months of employment/visa issuance incurs an administrative fine of AED 400. If you fail to pay insurance installments for more than 3 months, an additional AED 200 fine is imposed and your policy is cancelled.

How is unemployment compensation calculated under ILOE?

If you have been enrolled for at least 12 consecutive months and lose your job for non-disciplinary reasons, you receive 60% of your basic wage for up to 3 consecutive months, capped at AED 10,000/month for Category A and AED 20,000/month for Category B.

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