01/10/2026
Salary day in the UAE: your September salary is due today, 1 October.
Under MOHRE's new Wage Protection System rules (in force since 1 June 2026), every private sector employer must pay the previous month's salary by the 1st of each month. Any payment after that date counts as delayed.
What employees should know:
πΉ This replaces the payment date in your contract. Every private sector company now has the same payday.
πΉ MOHRE can warn employers from day 2, and suspend new work permits from day 5.
πΉ If you're paid at least 85% of your salary, you're not counted as unpaid, but you can still claim the rest.
πΉ You have 2 years from the end of your employment to file a labour claim.
Salary delayed, unpaid gratuity, or facing termination after complaining? Don't resign or sign a settlement before getting advice.
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