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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation called on employers who employ domestic workers to register in the Wage Protection System to take advantage of the advantages it provides to them, and innovative solutions that enable them to pay the wages of their workers in the easiest and most convenient way.
The Ministry, in cooperation with the Central Bank of the Emirates, provides all employers with the option to pay the wages of domestic workers electronically through banks, exchange offices or financial institutions accredited and authorized to provide the service by the Central Bank.
Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for Domestic Workers, said: “Giving the opportunity for employers to pay the wages of domestic workers through the system comes within the framework of the Ministry’s endeavor to develop a system of services provided to employers and citizen and resident families, in order to meet their aspirations and needs and in a manner that is consistent with With the legislation regulating the work of this category of employment, especially since the wage protection system would enable employers to document the payment of the wages of the domestic workers who work for them, and at the same time enhance the protection in the processes of disbursing these wages.
He added: “The importance of the wage protection system in enhancing the principle of transparency, stability and protection of both parties to the contractual relationship, as well as ensuring that the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation remains constantly informed of data related to wages and reducing labor disputes related to wages, in addition to providing a safe work environment for domestic workers, which is reflected positively.” To enhance the country’s position as an ideal and safe destination for living and working.
