UAE brings in unified payday deadline for private sector workers from June 2026 under new wage rules

UAE mandates private firms to pay staff by the first of each Gregorian month from June 1, 2026. This stringent wage protection reform aims to bolster worker rights and labour compliance. The move standardizes payroll, with delayed payments automatically flagged, impacting millions of expatriates reliant on timely salaries for essential expenses.

By TOI World Desk