Penalties as per Federal Decree by Law No. 33 of 2021
| Penalty | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Penalties shall not prejudice any severer penalty stipulated by any other law | Article 58 | |
| Fine of 20,000-100,000 AED | 1. Providing incorrect information or documents to recruit a foreigner 2. Obstructing or preventing a Worker, or attempting or starting to attempt to prevent him from performing his job, whether by using force, violence, or by threatening to use force or violence. 3. Disclosing work secrets as a public servant, even after leaving work | Article 59 |
| Fine of 50,000-200,000 AED | 1. Employs a Worker with no permit to work for him. 2. Recruits or employs a Worker and leaves him unemployed. 3. Uses work permits for purposes other than those for which they are issued. 4. Closes an Establishment or suspends its activity without taking the procedures for settling the rights of Workers. 5. Employs a juvenile in violation of the provisions of this Decree by law. 6. Agrees to employ a juvenile in violation of the provisions of this Decree by law, who has guardianship or custodianship over the juvenile. | Article 60 |
| Imprisonment of at least 1 year and/or fine of 200,000-1,000,000 AED | Misusing access to Ministry systems resulting in disruption of labor procedures/relations | Article 61 |
| Fine up to 10,000,000 AED | The fine shall be repeatedly imposed on Employers according to the number of Workers against whom the violation is committed | Article 62 |
| Fine of 5,000-1,000,000 AED | Violating any other provision of the Labor Law, its Executive Regulation and the resolutions issued in implementation thereof | Article 63 |
| Imprisonment and/or double the fine | For repeat offenses within one year | Article 64 |