General guide — confirm on the official site
Filing a labour complaint
തൊഴിൽ പരാതി നൽകൽ
You can complain to MOHRE about unpaid wages, contract breaches and similar problems.
Go to the official service Last updated: November 2026
This is general guidance. Fees and rules change — confirm on the official link and apply only there.
Who needs this?
Private-sector employees in a dispute with their employer.
Eligibility
- Any private-sector worker with unpaid salary, contract breach or unfair treatment
- Domestic workers complain via MOHRE / Tadbeer
Required documents
- Emirates ID or passport
- Labour contract / offer letter
- Proof such as salary slips, bank statements, messages
Step by step
- File on the MOHRE app/website or call 600 590000
- MOHRE contacts you and the employer to settle
- Claims up to AED 50,000 can be decided by MOHRE
- If unresolved, it is referred to the labour court
Fees
Free to file; labour court cases are generally free for workers up to a set amount
Processing time
Mediation usually within about 2 weeks
Online or in person
Online and in person
Where to go — useful links
Prices and timings are approximate and change — confirm on the official site before paying.
Responsible authority
Common mistakes
- Not keeping evidence such as payslips and messages.
- Signing documents you don't understand.
Related questions
Will I lose my job if I complain?
Your employer cannot legally punish you for filing a complaint. If wages go unpaid, MOHRE can also allow you to move to a new employer. Call MOHRE on 600 590000 or the Indian workers' helpline (PBSK) on 800 46342.
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