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Abandoning a sponsored domestic worker
Dismissing or ceasing to support a sponsored domestic worker without cancelling the visa and providing end-of-service entitlements
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Fine Amount
AED 50,000
Fine plus civil liability for wages owed and repatriation costs under UAE Domestic Workers Law
Why this rule exists
Protect domestic workers from abuse and ensure employers fulfil their legal obligations
How to avoid
Cancel the worker visa properly through MOHRE and pay all dues before separation
Source: MOHRE UAE Domestic Workers Law