The Economic Times

UAE private companies must pay salaries on 1st of every month from June 1, 2026 or face legal action

UAE private companies must now pay employee salaries on the first of each month, effective June 1, 2026, as mandated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Failure to comply will result in penalties, including potential blacklisting and travel bans, with no grace period allowed for late payments.