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UAE Wage Protection System (WPS) Reform 2026

Deepika Chandak Markus Susilo May 20, 2026

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has issued Ministerial Resolution No. (0340) of 2026, introducing significant updates to the WPS framework effective 01 June 2026, replacing Resolution No. (598) of 2022.

These changes signal a clear shift towards a more standardised and enforcement-driven compliance regime. Employers must ensure tighter payroll governance, timely processing, and robust oversight of outsourced payroll functions to mitigate regulatory risk.

Click here to see the Key Changes and Enforcement Stage Timeline

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