UAE MoHRE Issues Five-Day Absence Reporting Directive for Domestic Workers

The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued regulatory guidance requiring employers to report domestic worker absence within five days. Filings must be submitted through the official MoHRE smart application or website. The timeline is stricter than the seven-day period designated for commercial private sector workers.

Published October 17, 2026 Source: Gulf News

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Issuing authority: UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Jurisdiction: United Arab Emirates
Publication date: October 15, 2026
Stage: Final rule
Official source: gulfnews.com

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The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) issued regulatory guidance on October 15, 2026, outlining statutory reporting requirements for domestic staff.

Under the guidance, employers are required to file a formal 'Domestic Worker Absence from Work' complaint within five days if a worker leaves their role without notice or explanation. Submissions must be handled directly through MoHRE's official smart application or portal.

The ministry indicated that this five-day timeline is specific to domestic workers, making it stricter than the seven-day reporting rule applied to staff in the commercial private sector. The procedure aims to establish legal status and formal accountability for sponsored workers in the country.