My employer has not paid my salary for 2 months. What should I do under UAE Labour Law 2026?

File a MOHRE complaint immediately at mohre.gov.ae or via the UAE PASS app. Select Wage Complaint. Salary delay of more than 15 days is a violation of UAE Labour Law 2026. MOHRE will contact your employer within 14 working days. Non-compliant employers face fines of AED 50,000 per delayed employee.

How is end-of-service gratuity calculated under UAE Labour Law 2026?

Gratuity is calculated on basic salary only. Years 1 to 5: 21 calendar days per year of service. Year 5 onwards: 30 calendar days per year. Maximum cap: 2 years total basic salary. No gratuity if you resign before completing 1 year of service.

How long does a MOHRE labour complaint take to resolve?

MOHRE must respond within 14 working days of filing. Most salary disputes resolve at the mediation stage within 30 to 45 days total. If the case goes to Labour Court, expect 3 to 8 months for a straightforward case. Complex wrongful dismissal cases may take 12 to 18 months.

What is arbitrary dismissal compensation under UAE Labour Law 2026?

Under Article 61 of UAE Labour Law 2026, an employee dismissed without valid cause is entitled to compensation of up to 3 months total wage. This is in addition to end-of-service gratuity, notice pay, and outstanding salary — not instead of them.

How long do I have to file a UAE labour law claim after being dismissed?

The statute of limitations under UAE Labour Law 2026 is 1 year from the date of the violation. After 1 year, MOHRE will not accept the complaint. For ongoing violations such as monthly salary non-payment, the clock resets each month.

UAE labour law 2026

UAE labour law 2026

UAE Labour Law 2026: Your Complete Employee and Employer Guide

Azza Ibrahim Hassan Al Mulla21 March، 2026

Last Reviewed: 5 June 2026 | Author: Azza Ibrahim Hassan Al Mulla, Licensed UAE Employment Law Attorney (Bar No. 9558) ... Read More