21/05/2026
Important Update for UAE Private Sector Employers & Employees The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced new updates to the Wage Protection System (WPS), effective from 1 June 2026.
These updates aim to increase compliance, streamline wage payments, and ensure greater transparency across the labor market.
Here is the quick breakdown of the new WPS Timeline:
• 1st of the month: Employee salaries are officially due for the previous month.
• 2nd of the month: Warnings are issued to non-compliant companies, marking the start of a 10-day grace period.
• 5th of the month: Initial restrictions on work permit issuances begin.
• 11th of the month: Official administrative penalties and measures are applied to non-compliant establishments.
Takeaway: While salaries are due on the 1st, companies have a strict 10-day regulatory grace period to organize payments and avoid penalties.