Business · Phase 4
WPS Compliance Check
The Wages Protection System is how MOHRE makes sure staff get paid, in full and on time. Getting it wrong brings fines and work-permit suspensions that can freeze your whole company. A quick self-check on the basics.
Do you pay all wages through WPS via an approved agent (bank/exchange house)?
Are wages paid on time (within ~15 days of the due date)?
Are all staff registered on MOHRE contracts and in WPS?
Do the amounts paid match the registered contracts?
Is anyone paid in cash or outside WPS?
Result
Looks compliant
What you're doing right
- ✓Wages are paid through WPS via an approved agent.
- ✓No staff are paid outside WPS.
- ✓Wages are paid within the required window.
- ✓All staff are registered on MOHRE contracts and in WPS.
- ✓Salaries paid match the registered contracts.
Awareness checklist, not a legal compliance audit. WPS rules and exemptions vary by company size and sector — confirm with MOHRE (mohre.gov.ae) or a licensed PRO. Penalties for non-compliance include fines and suspension of new work permits.