Employees Salaries in the United Arab Emirates who did not enroll in the unemployment insurance program by the October 1 deadline will be fined Dh400. A Dh200 punishment is imposed on those who have signed up for the program but have not paid the premiums for longer than three months.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (Mohre) said on Wednesday that employees would not be eligible for new work permits if the fines are not paid, threatening to take “administrative measures.” Additionally, their salary or end-of-service gratuity may be withheld to cover the fines.
Workers can use the Mohre app, website, or company service centers to see if they have been fined. They have the option to pay the fines over time. The decision on an appeal of a fine is rendered within a working day for those who have been fined.
As of November 15, over 6.6 million people had signed up for the required program, according to the Mohre.
The incredibly affordable job security plan went into force on January 1, 2023. If they lose their jobs, expatriates and Emiratis working for the federal government and private companies would be compensated for a maximum of three months.
