Pay wages through the WPS (Wage Protection System).
If the employer did not pay the PO to employees through the WPS system, they will be required to re-pay the entire PO for the entire period, even if they have proof of the actual payment of the PO (for example, bank transfers or receipts from employees).
Apply for a resident work visa (Emirates ID). The employer is prohibited from collecting visa costs from employees.
Provide employees with health insurance.
Fulfilling the conditions of emiratisation — hiring UAE citizens.
A fine of 50,000 dirhams ($15,300) per employee.
A fine of 500 dirhams for each month of absence of insurance.
Official employment: the employer is prohibited from admitting, and the employee is prohibited from starting work without signing an employment contract and obtaining a work permit from the Ministry of Labor.
Obligations of the employer:
Consequences in case of violation:
A fine of 50,000 dirhams ($15,300).
Violation of the labor rights of employees can also lead to the blocking of the company in the Ministry of Labor, which means that it is impossible to hire new employees.