Mohre details conditions for employment contract modification

Has an employee's salary increased? Has their job title changed? Or do you need to update any other details in an employment contract?

In the UAE, employers don't need to start the process from scratch. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) allows businesses to modify work permits and employment contracts quickly and securely whenever employment details change.

The service can be accessed through the ministry's website, smart app and authorised service centres, making it easier for companies to keep employee records up to date and comply with labour regulations.

As per the Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations, the process of modifying employment contracts is governed by the Labour Relations Law, ensuring the protection of both employee and employer rights.

Here's a simple guide to who can apply, the documents you'll need, the fees involved and the steps to modify a work permit or employment contract in the UAE.

What are the conditions?

An employee in a specialised profession or any other profession that requires a license must meet the requirements stipulated in the applicable legislation.

An employer may not modify the terms of an employment contract including salary, job title, or nature of work, without the employee's explicit written consent and in accordance with the approved procedures of Mohre.

Requests to modify employment contract details must be submitted exclusively through the Ministry's electronic systems. Any amendment that is not officially documented and approved by the Ministry shall have no legal effect.

In the event of an occupation change, the new occupation must be consistent with the establishment's activity.

The establishment must maintain a valid license without any registered violations, resulting in suspension of its operations in accordance with applicable laws.

Modification application must be submitted by the establishment's authorised signatory.