Employees in the United Arab Emirates who did not enrol in the unemployment insurance programme by the October 1 deadline will be fined Dh400. A Dh200 punishment is imposed on those who have signed up for the programme but have not paid the premiums for more 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 penalties 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 centres to see if they have been fined. They have the option to pay the penalty over time. The decision on an appeal of a fine is rendered within a working day for those who have been penalised.
As of November 15, over 6.6 million individuals had signed up for the required programme, according to the Mohre.
The incredibly affordable job security plan went into force on January 1, 2023. If they lose their employment, expatriates and Emiratis working for the federal government and private companies would be compensated for a maximum of three months.