The Wage Protection System (WPS) is the UAE Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) electronic salary transfer mechanism. Employers in the private sector must pay all employees through a UAE-licensed bank, exchange house, or other approved channel, in UAE Dirhams [1].
Why it matters:
- Wages must be paid no later than the agreed payment date and in any case within 15 days of the end of the agreed pay period.
- Non-compliance triggers MOHRE administrative penalties: blocking work-permit applications, fines, and in severe cases criminal referral.
- The salary entered into WPS must match the contract registered with MOHRE.
Free-zone and DIFC/ADGM entities have similar but jurisdiction-specific salary-transfer rules. Domestic workers are excluded from WPS but covered by their own framework.
If your salary has been delayed by more than 15 days, you can file a complaint with MOHRE through the channels described in Article 54 of the law and its executive regulations.
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+−UAE Labour Law: Notice Period for Contract Termination?
Standard notice is 30–90 days written notice (must be set in contract). The other party can pay in lieu. Probation termination requires 14 days.
+−How is end-of-service gratuity calculated under UAE Labour Law?
UAE end-of-service gratuity is calculated at 21 days of basic wage per year for years 1–5, then 30 days per year thereafter, capped at two years' wages.
+−Can I be terminated during my probation period in the UAE?
Yes. Employer must give 14 days written notice. No gratuity if under 1 year. Discriminatory or retaliatory dismissal can still be challenged at MOHRE.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice tailored to your specific situation, consult a UAE-licensed lawyer.
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