How to report unpaid salaries anonymously in the UAE

Dubai: If you're dealing with unpaid or delayed wages in the UAE but are afraid to come forward, there’s a way to raise your labour complaint without revealing your identity to your employer.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) offers a service called ‘My Salary Complaint’ that lets workers report salary violations confidentially.

Whether your salary is regularly delayed, not paid at all, or you're owed benefits like overtime or end-of-service dues, this service ensures your identity stays protected throughout the process.

It’s an anonymous wage complaint option offered by MOHRE. When a complaint is submitted through this service, the employer is not told who filed it. This is especially useful if you’re worried about losing your job or facing other consequences for reporting the issue.

The complaint is treated as confidential and triggers an official investigation into the company’s payment practices.

To use the ‘My Salary Complaint’ service, you must - have a valid Emirates ID, know your labour card number and not have any pending labour complaints or court cases

You can file the complaint using the MOHRE app or website. Here's how it works:

You can track the complaint via:

Even if you’re reporting anonymously, try to gather evidence such as:

For employees working in UAE free zones, the process is different. You must first report your issue to the free zone authority’s mediation office.

If the issue isn’t resolved, they will issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) so you can take your case to court. Free zone offices don’t have the power to enforce decisions, but they can try to mediate.

No one should have to choose between being paid fairly and keeping their job. With this confidential reporting service, workers in the UAE have a way to speak up safely and get the support they need.