Five labour law violations carry fines up to Dh1 million under MoHRE enforcement

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has warned private companies in the UAE of five labour law violations that carry fines ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million. The violations are: employing a worker without obtaining a work permit from the ministry; recruiting or employing someone without providing them with work; using work permits for purposes other than those for which they were issued; closing or suspending business operations without settling the status of employees; and employing minors in violation of labour regulations, including cases where a parent or guardian consents to employment that breaches the law. The ministry stressed that compliance with legislation governing the labour market is not optional but a legal responsibility for employers, essential to protecting workers' rights and ensuring that employment relationships operate within the established legal framework. Employers must fulfil all legal requirements before recruiting workers and ensure that their employment practices comply with the law.