How to Report Labour Violations Anonymously in the UAE

When Your Employer is Unfair

If you’re working in the UAE and your employer is not treating you right — like not paying your salary on time, forcing you to work overtime without paying you for it, keeping your passport, or threatening you in any way — you can report it. And yes, you can report it anonymously. That means you can file a complaint without telling them your name, and they will still take it seriously.

UAE Labour Law Protects You

In the UAE, the law protects all workers. Whether you're in a private company, your rights are covered under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 — that’s the main law that talks about labour relations. This law clearly says that salaries must be paid on time, workers should get proper rest days, no employer can hold your passport, and no one can force you to do more than what’s agreed.

What Happens if Employers Break the Law

Now if an employer breaks these rules, they can be fined. And the fines are not small. For example, if your employer is not paying your salary, they can be fined up to AED 50,000 — this is as per Ministerial Resolution No. 43 of 2022. If they’re found keeping passports illegally, the fine is AED 20,000 per employee. And under Article 63 of the Labour Law, if the offence is serious or repeated, the fines can go up to AED 100,000. So yeah, the law is strong, and it is in place to protect you.

How to Report Without Sharing Your Name

Now coming to how you can actually file a complaint without showing your name. The easiest way is to call the MOHRE call centre – 600 590 000. You can speak to them in your preferred language, explain what happened, and tell them you don’t want to share your name. That’s it. They will still take the complaint and follow up on it.

Other Ways to File a Complaint

If you don’t feel like calling, you can also do it online. Go to the MOHRE website or app, click on "Submit a Complaint", follow the steps, and you’ll see an option to stay anonymous. And if you’re not comfortable with phone or internet, you can just walk into a Tawafuq Centre — that’s a worker service centre — and the staff there will help you file a complaint. Again, you don’t have to give your name.

Even if You Don’t Have a Contract

Also, don’t worry if you don’t have an official labour contract or if your visa is still under process. The law is there to protect workers, not just people with paperwork. Even if your documentation is still in process, you can still file a complaint. Just try to keep any proof you can — like screenshots, chats, or voice notes. Even small things help MOHRE understand the situation better.

Final Note

So yeah, if you’re not being treated fairly at work, you do have the right to speak up — and you can do it quietly, legally, and without putting yourself at risk.

The law in the UAE is very clear — all workers must be treated with dignity and fairness. And if that’s not happening, you don’t need to stay silent.