Holiday Leave Why a UAE-based employee was awarded 13 years’ worth of unused leave Decision shows the importance of maintaining records and a robust leave management process iStock.com/johan10 Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 22 July 2025 In a landmark ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation recently ordered a company to pay AED 59,000 (£11,900) to a former employee who left with more than a decade’s worth of unused annual leave. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Holiday Leave Turkey establishes new rest day allowance for tourism sector Misclassification Holiday claims not necessarily time-barred, rules Norwegian court Holiday Leave Danish workers receive unpaid holiday pay Holiday Leave How to prepare for and embrace the “summer slump”