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Wages of domestic workers through WPS from April 1

ABU DHABI – The Ministry of Manpower and Natives has requested that the salaries of domestic workers in the UAE be made through the Wage Protection System (WPS) from April 1. The employers have also been asked to complete the counting and transfer procedures the salary through the bank within the time limit.

The measure is part of protecting the rights of employees and employers. Assistant Secretary Abdullah Al Nuaimi said that since WPS is affiliated with the Ministry, it can ensure that salaries are received on time.

There are 19 categories of domestic workers such as domestic servants, maids, cooks, gardeners, drivers, security guards, gardeners, personal assistants, tutors, personal trainers, nurses, family boat operators, sailors, grooms, hawk trainers, domestic and outside . employees, etc. Get involved.

Employees can withdraw money through banks, financial institutions, exchanges and other authorized money exchange institutions. Currently, employees under the organizations are paid through the Salary Security Scheme since 2009.