Description
The
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented the Wage Protection System for private
sector workers since 2009. Employers are required to pay their workers' wages
through banks, exchange offices, and authorized financial institutions approved
by the central bank. This system aims to provide a secure, efficient, and
robust mechanism for timely and simplified wage payments to workers.
In line with the
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization's efforts to develop the services
provided to employers and citizens, and to meet their aspirations and needs
while adhering to labour regulations, the ministry has completed its work to
cover all categories of workers. It issued Ministerial Resolution No. 675 of
2022 regarding the payment of wages for certain occupations of domestic labour
through the Wage Protection System. This marked the launch of the second phase
of the Wage Protection System, including the category of domestic labour.The
ministry has gradually implemented the Wage Protection System for domestic labour.
Starting from January 1, 2023, registration became optional for all categories
of domestic labour, and then mandatory for registration and wage payment
starting from April 1, 2023, for the following categories only: "Private
Agricultural Engineer, Private Representative, Domestic Caregiver, Private
Teacher, Private Trainer."
The ministry has
called on employers who employ individuals in these professions (employee,
sailor, guard, herder, groom, shepherd, falconer, worker, housekeeper, cook,
nanny, farmer, gardener, private driver) to voluntarily register their workers
in this system. This allows them to benefit from innovative solutions that
enable them to easily and conveniently pay their workers' wages within
specified timelines while safeguarding their rights to prove the payment
process. This contributes to the stability of the relationship between the
parties involved.
Goal
The objective of the guidance is to raise awareness among employers
regarding the Wage Protection System for domestic service workers. It aims to
inform them about the optional registration periods and the specific periods
for mandatory registration and wage payment for certain occupations. The
ministry strives to develop the system of services provided to employers,
citizens, and residents in a manner that meets their aspirations and needs,
while aligning with the relevant regulations
Expected Decisions of implementation:
The development of the Wage Protection System in the United Arab
Emirates and its enhancement involve gathering feedback and suggestions from
individuals in the community, employers, and workers. This is done to increase
awareness of laws and regulations and ensure their implementation by all target
groups. The aim is to benefit from the advantages of the Wage Protection
System, raise competitiveness in the labour market, and promote compliance with
its provisions
