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Failure to insure domestic worker
Employing a domestic worker in the UAE without providing the mandatory health and liability insurance required under UAE Domestic Workers Law
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Fine Amount
AED 5,000
Range: AED 5,000 – 10,000
Fine between AED 5000 and AED 10000 per uninsured worker
Why this rule exists
Domestic workers must have insurance coverage for medical emergencies and work-related injuries
How to avoid
Purchase a MOHRE-approved domestic worker insurance policy before or immediately upon hiring
Source: MOHRE UAE Domestic Workers Law