MoHRE cracks down on non-compliant domestic worker agencies
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has taken legal action against 30 domestic worker recruitment offices across the UAE following 89 confirmed violations in the first quarter of 2025.
The breaches include failure to refund all or part of the recruitment fees to employers within the required two-week period.
This period begins from either the date that the domestic worker was returned to the recruitment office or the date the worker was reported to have stopped working.
Other violations include failure to display the MoHRE-approved service package pricing clearly and visibly for clients.
These measures are part of ongoing efforts to tighten oversight through an integrated monitoring system, combining field inspections and digital tracking.
The Ministry has warned that repeated violations could lead to licence cancellations and stressed that it will take firm action against any non-compliant offices.
At the same time, it praised the 126 licensed offices currently in full compliance, encouraging families and employers to use only authorised recruitment services.
The public is urged to report any violations through official communication channels and digital platforms or by contacting the Labour Claims and Advisory Centre at 80084.
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