The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has called on citizens and residents eligible for the Unemployment Insurance Scheme to register in the system before October 1, 2023 to avoid a Dh400 fine. The UAE’s new mandatory Unemployment Insurance Scheme launched this year with a deadline of June 30.
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However, that deadline was pushed to October 1, 2023.
The deadline was extended by three months to give employees more time to sign up. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), UAE nationals and residents now have until October 1, 2023 to sign up for the insurance scheme to avoid fines.
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Previously, those not registered to the Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) Scheme before June 30 were to face fines of Dhs400. The ILOE is a form of social security that will provide workers with up to three months of compensation if they lose their jobs. The ILOE scheme came into effect on Sunday, January 1 2023 and the grace period of six months was due to be up Friday, June 30 2023. This has now been extended to October 1, 2023.
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According to the Dubai Insurance website, the scheme applies to all Emirati and foreign workers in the private and public sectors. Employees working in free zones can also register by clicking on “Non-Registered in MOHRE”.
How to apply:
All eligible employees can subscribe via seven channels including the Dubai Insurance website portal, or by visiting their nearest Al Ansari Exchange or government business centres (Tawjeeh or Tasheel). Make sure you have your Emirates ID number and UAE mobile number handy.