18 May 2026

UAE Introduces Unified Salary Deadline for Private Sector

Major WPS Update Effective from June 1, 2026 The United Arab Emirates has announced a major update to its Wage Protection System (WPS), introducing a unified salary payment deadline for all private sector companies. Effective from June 1, 2026, employers across the UAE will be required to pay employee salaries on the first day of every Gregorian month for the previous month’s work per...