Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE)

The key UAE authority regulating labor relations, employee hiring, and worker rights protection. For companies and entrepreneurs, interaction with MOHRE is a mandatory element when hiring personnel in the Mainland (onshore jurisdiction).

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Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE), UAE

MOHRE is the UAE Ministry of Labour responsible for regulating employment relations, hiring and worker rights at the federal level. It sets labour policy, issues work permits, oversees employment contracts and wage payments via WPS (Wage Protection System), and drives Emiratisation/Emiratization programmes.

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Core MOHRE functions

Issuance of work permits and employment visas.
Registration and oversight of MOHRE-standard employment contracts.
Monitoring of wages via the WPS (Wage Protection System).
Handling of labour complaints and disputes.
Regulating workplace standards and occupational policies.
Supporting Emiratisation/Emiratization — hiring UAE nationals.
Employer inspections for compliance with UAE labour law.

Service channels accredited by MOHRE

MOHRE does not serve walk-in clients directly. All services are delivered via accredited service centres:

TASHEEL — employment contracts, work permits, end-of-service and settlements.
TADBEER — recruitment and processing for domestic workers.
TASJEEL / Tawjeeh / Amer — visa and labour services, guidance and awareness.

Who must interact with MOHRE

Mainland companies hiring staff on UAE residence visas.
Employers onboarding to the WPS payroll system.
Construction, services, manufacturing and trading firms.
Businesses hiring domestic workers.

MOHRE requirements

Valid company license/licence (Mainland).
Signed employment contract in the MOHRE-approved format.
Registration in WPS (Wage Protection System).
Employee’s passport, Emirates ID and photo.
Degree certificate for skilled roles; in some cases legalisation/attestation is required.

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HowTo: Hiring an employee via MOHRE

Register your company with MOHRE systems.
Prepare the document pack: trade license/licence, passport, Emirates ID, MOHRE contract.
Submit the application via TASHEEL or TADBEER.
Obtain the work permit and process the employee’s residence visa.
Register the employee in WPS and configure payroll (SIF files).

What MIRAD does

Select the correct service path (TASHEEL / TADBEER).
Draft MOHRE contracts and file for work permits.
Arrange UAE residence visas and Emirates ID.
Set up WPS and generate SIF payroll files.
Advise on terminations, gratuity and labour disputes.
Represent clients during MOHRE inspections and audits.

Why MOHRE compliance matters

✔️ Non-compliance with MOHRE standards can lead to fines, licence/license suspension and hiring bans.
✔️ MIRAD helps companies manage HR legally, safely and transparently across the UAE.

FAQ: MOHRE essentials

❓ Do Free Zone companies need to deal with MOHRE?
✅ Not for their own Free Zone staff — Free Zones have their immigration departments. If employing Mainland personnel, MOHRE processes apply.

❓ Is WPS registration mandatory?
✅ Yes. All Mainland employers must pay salaries through WPS or face fines and potential licence/license suspension.

❓ Can we file directly with MOHRE?
❌ No. All submissions go through accredited service centres (TASHEEL / TADBEER).

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