09/12/2020 The UAE’s Wages Protection System (WPS) explained | Living-ask-us – Gulf News • Such companies delaying wages a month from the due date will be referred to judicial authorities for punitive measures. • Action would be taken against all companies owned by the same owner. • The owner/s will not be able to register any new company. • Employees’ bank guarantees will be liquidated. • The company will be downgraded to the third category. • Workers will be allowed to move to other companies. In case a company employing over 100 workers delays wages over 60 days, a ne of Dh5,000 per worker whose wage is delayed will be levied with a maximum ne of Dh50,000 in cases of multiple workers’ delayed wages. On companies employing less than 100 workers If a company employing less than 100 workers fails to pay the salary within 60 days from due date, penalties will include: • Work permits ban • Fines • Referral to court If the company commits such violations more than once in one year, MOHRE will apply penalties stated for companies that employ over 100 workers. Search the site What are you looking for? All Categories Search Browse by Categories Visa + Immigration Housing Telephone + Internet Banking Transport Health Education Relocate Ask Us TRENDING This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To nd out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy. UAE: Dh400 ne for this road violation OK https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/the-uaes-wages-protection-system-wps-explained-1.1606915278015 5/8