Paying wages on the due date is the responsibility of every employer. Private sector employers should ensure to pay their staff’s salaries through the Wages Protection System to avoid penalties and fines.
For any concerns or complaints regarding the unpaid or delayed salaries, employees may contact Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) or register a labour complaint.
Wages are paid in accordance to Ministerial Decree No. 43 of 2022 Regarding Wages Protection System.
There is no minimum salary stipulated in the UAE Labour Law, however it broadly mentions that salaries must cover basic needs of the employees.
All employers registered with Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) must subscribe to the ‘Wages Protection System (WPS)’ and pay the wages to their employees through it, as per the due dates.
Under this system, salaries of employees will be transferred to their accounts in banks or financial institutions, which are authorised by Central Bank of the UAE to provide the service.
MoHRE does not process any transactions or deal with the owners of the companies that are not registered with the WPS until they register in the system.
Payment can be in Emirati Dirham, the national currency of the UAE or in any other currency, if it is agreed upon between both parties in the employment contract.
The table below lists penalties for companies failing to pay wages on the due dates:
The following categories of employees are excluded from the WPS:
Additionally, the following categories of employers are excluded from the WPS compliance:
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