MOHRE and e& Money Launch Wage Protection Services for Domestic Workers
The agreement integrates MOHRE's Wage Protection System (WPS) into the e& money platform, enabling employers to pay domestic workers securely and in line with regulatory requirements. The move builds on the government's ongoing efforts to ensure timely salary payments and strengthen workers' rights.
Dalal Alshehhi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Protection at MOHRE, said the initiative expands the WPS framework to cover domestic workers for the first time, making regulated and secure salary payments more accessible. Employers can now complete transactions within a few simple steps through the e& money app.
Through the partnership, domestic workers will benefit from digital wallets, IBAN accounts, and prepaid Mastercard cards, offering financial tools to a largely unbanked segment of the workforce. The platform also provides affordable international transfers, with e& money guaranteeing the best exchange rate, further supporting workers' financial needs.
Melike Kara, CEO of e& money, highlighted the collaboration as a step towards financial empowerment, improving accessibility and inclusivity while streamlining salary management for both employers and workers.
The initiative represents a shift from cash-based payments to secure digital solutions, ensuring better compliance, transparency, and convenience while advancing the UAE's digital economy agenda.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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