MOHRE
MOHRE Complaint for Unpaid Salary
Unpaid or delayed salary is one of the most common MOHRE complaints. Here is how to act.
Act early and document it
Keep your contract, payslips, bank statements and any messages about pay. The Wages Protection System (WPS) records salary transfers, and gaps there support your case.
What to include
- Your employment contract and start date
- Months unpaid and amounts owed
- WPS or bank evidence of missing transfers
- Any written promises or acknowledgements
Filing it
We prepare a clear memorandum setting out what you are owed and file it through MOHRE, which begins with an amicable settlement stage. See the MOHRE filing service. This is filing support, not legal advice.
Key takeaways
Key takeaways: Gather contract, payslips and WPS evidence, quantify what you're owed, and file a clear MOHRE complaint; it starts with amicable settlement before court.
A clear, well-structured memorandum is what carries a labour case: MOHRE and, later, the court both work from what you put in writing, so setting out the facts, dates and amounts precisely is where a claim is won or lost.
Frequently asked questions
What does MOHRE handle?
Workplace and labour matters for private-sector employees in the UAE, such as unpaid wages, end-of-service dues and contract disputes.
How does a MOHRE complaint work?
You file a memorandum, MOHRE attempts an amicable settlement, and if it is unresolved the case is referred to the labour court.
What evidence should I gather?
Your contract, payslips, WPS or bank records, and any letters or messages about the dispute.
Can I go straight to court?
Generally no, a labour dispute starts at MOHRE, which issues a referral if settlement fails.
Does DocuGulf represent me?
No. We prepare your complaint memorandum and file it through the MOHRE channel; this is documentation and filing support, not legal advice.
How long does it take?
It varies until the first verdict, depending on the stage the dispute reaches.
A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All regulated work is performed by licensed notaries, translators, chartered accountants and approved typing centres, and we do not provide legal advice. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.