The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced its intent to enforce fines on individuals who have failed to comply with the Unemployment Insurance Scheme, as detailed in a report available on their official [website](https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/media-centre/news/13/12/2023/fines-to-be-imposed-on-workers-who-fail-to-comply-with-the-unemployment-insurance-scheme.aspx). The legal deadline for registration under this scheme was set for October 2023, a culmination of 10 months since its initiation on January 1. According to the MoHRE, a notable 14% of the workforce has not yet registered for the Unemployment Insurance Scheme, and as a consequence, they now face fines amounting to AED 400. Furthermore, those individuals who neglect their regular payment obligations will incur an additional penalty of AED 200. The payment of these fines is facilitated through various channels, including the MoHRE smart app, website, and authorized service centres. Additionally, administrative measures such as the denial of work permits will be imposed on non-compliant individuals. The Ministry has disclosed that 6.7 million workers in the UAE, comprising both residents and citizens from both the public and private sectors, have successfully enrolled in the Unemployment Insurance Scheme. Interested parties can register for the scheme via the Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) website at www.iloe.ae or through the dedicated smartphone app, self-service kiosks, ATMs, and other service centres. The Unemployment Insurance Scheme offers two distinct categories based on salary brackets. Workers with a basic salary of AED 16,000 or below are obligated to pay AED 5 per month or AED 60 annually, with a maximum compensation of AED 10,000. In the second category, applicable to those with salaries exceeding AED 16,000, a monthly payment of AED 10 or an annual payment of AED 120 is required, granting a maximum compensation of AED 20,000. Under the scheme's provisions, eligible workers may receive compensation equivalent to 60% of their basic salary, provided they have subscribed for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. It is crucial to note that the right to compensation will be forfeited if a worker cancels their residency or transitions to a new job.
