Stricter wage protection enforcement regime effective 1 June 2026
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 concerning the Wage Protection System (WPS), replacing the previous WPS framework under Resolution 598 of 2022.
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- Labour · UAE
- What to do
- Employers must ensure their wage payment practices comply with the new WPS enforcement framework by the effective date.
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 concerning the Wage Protection System (WPS), replacing the previous WPS framework under Resolution 598 of 2022. The new Resolution comes into force on 1 June 2026. The Resolution introduces a significantly stricter and more accelerated enforcement regime for delayed salary payments in the private sector.
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Reported by: Clyde & Co Middle East 29 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Clyde & Co Middle East →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Employers must ensure their wage payment practices comply with the new WPS enforcement framework by the effective date.
What was the deadline?
1 Jun 2026 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Clyde & Co Middle East (UAE).
When was it announced?
29 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Clyde & Co Middle East: https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2026/06/uae-introduces-stricter-wage-protection
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