Penalties for hiring illegal employees in Dubai, UAE without being registered with the company

Penalties for hiring illegal employees in Dubai, UAE without being registered with the company - Makebiz

The United Arab Emirates is famous for its strict regulation of labor laws. The most important requirements are the official hiring of employees into a company and the issuance of work visas for them. There are penalties for non-compliance. 

The Federal Directorate of Identity and Nationality (ICP) together with the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) control the issues of legal stay in the UAE and employment according to the existing standards.

Once again, government authorities are warning businesses to carefully vet the people who apply to work for them. It is important to make sure that they are in the Emirates legally, without violating the visa regime or having an expired visa. 

Those who violated the residency rules were given a grace period of one month to renew their visa legally or leave the country. It came to an end last year, so there are now active inspections of organizations to stop attempts to illegally stay in the UAE after the one-month grace period has expired. If a violation is detected and illegal residents are hired, fines from 100 thousand to 1 million dirhams are imposed.

Compliance with labor laws guarantees quality and smooth operation of the business, as well as the absence of reputational risks. Cooperation with qualified lawyers allows you to keep abreast of the latest information on labor law and other important aspects of doing business in the UAE.

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