For employers
What must an employer do when gratuity becomes payable?
- Work out the amount and notify the employee and the competent authority in writing, even if no application has been made s. 56(2).
- Pay within thirty days of the date it becomes payable s. 56(3), or pay simple interest for the delay s. 56(4).
- If the amount is disputed, deposit the amount you admit with the competent authority s. 56(5)(a).
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 · written from the official text · not reviewed by a lawyer. This explains the law in general and does not decide your case.