Domestic Worker End-of-Service Checklist
Use this as practical preparation before final settlement. It is informational guidance, not legal advice, and works best when you review it alongside your own records.
Best used right after your estimate
Once you have a draft figure, move through these sections to confirm dates, salary records, leave balance, cancellation steps, and payment proof.
Checklist sections
1) Before the final month (documents & verification)
- Service period: Confirm employment start date, contract terms, and any amendments in one file.
- Documentation: Collect passport copy, Emirates ID copy, visa details, and labor-related records.
- Leave records: Check attendance logs and written leave approvals to avoid last-minute disputes.
- Salary records: Align household records with payroll history before final calculations begin.
2) Salary & leave reconciliation
- Salary records: Reconcile monthly salary paid versus contractual basic salary.
- Final payment: Calculate pending salary days up to the final working date.
- Leave records: Review annual leave balance and agree on leave encashment approach.
- Signature: Document any agreed deductions with signed acknowledgement where required.
3) Gratuity / EOS settlement preparation (what inputs matter)
- Service period: Confirm it using exact start and end dates.
- Salary records: Use the correct basic salary value for gratuity assumptions.
- Leave records: Account for unpaid leave periods where policy or law affects service calculation.
- Settlement confirmation: Prepare a line-item estimate so both sides can review the same numbers.
4) Visa / cancellation / PRO coordination (high level)
- Visa cancellation: Coordinate the cancellation timeline with your PRO and relevant portals.
- Documentation: Confirm medical, ID, and residency status actions needed for closure.
- Government fees: Track each fee and who is responsible for the payment.
- Clearance: Keep a dated checklist of each cancellation step and completion proof.
5) Final day handover (keys, accommodation, receipts)
- Clearance: Collect keys, access cards, and household items against a signed list.
- Documentation: Settle accommodation and utility arrangements where applicable.
- Final payment: Issue a final payment receipt with clear amount breakdown.
- Signature: Capture signatures from both parties on final handover confirmation.
6) After completion (retain receipts, bank transfer proof)
- Settlement confirmation: Archive bank transfer confirmations, signed receipts, and settlement summary.
- Visa cancellation: Retain cancellation evidence and any official transaction references.
- Documentation: Store records in a single folder for audit and future reference.
- Clearance review: Set an internal reminder to improve the process for the next case.
Run the estimate before final payment
Use the calculator for a draft gratuity amount, then come back to this checklist so the rest of the settlement process stays organized.
Bring your contract dates, salary basis, and unpaid leave records if applicable.
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ReviewBefore final settlementReview the core records and documents to confirm before the last payment step.GuideSettlement planning guideOpen a shorter printable planning flow if you want a compact handover checklist.TransparencySources & assumptionsCheck the estimate boundaries so you know what still needs separate review.
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