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Understanding Your UAE Pay Slip: What Each Line Means

Let’s be honest—when you open your payslip, it can feel like trying to read another…
Human ResourcesUAE Culture

Employee Onboarding UAE: Checklist for Employers

If you run a business in the UAE that hires low-income workers—maybe in construction, cleaning,…
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Wage Protection System

Is Your Company WPS Compliant? And Why It Matters For Your Salary

If you’re working in the UAE and you get paid through a bank or a…
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Payroll ManagementWage Protection System

What is WPS in the UAE: All You Need To Know About The Wage Protection System

Last updated: April 2025 The Wage Protection System UAE (WPS) is the official salary transfer…
Payroll ManagementWage Protection System

Most Private Sector Workers Need a WPS Salary: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

Last updated: April 2025 Today, there's no way around it—failure to comply with UAE Wage…
Wage Protection System

How to Check the WPS Status of Companies (And Why You Should Bother)

Employers, employees, and potential employees should check the WPS status of a company to confirm…
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Human Resources

Basic Salary Requirements in the UAE Labour Law: What You Should Know

Calculating basic salary correctly is essential to determining an employee’s net salary, annual leave, and…
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Cashless Society: Pros and Cons of Embracing the Digital Dirham

The UAE is on a fast track to becoming a cashless society—and the Digital Dirham,…
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Human Resources

How to Handle Leave Salary Calculation in the UAE

Employees in the UAE are entitled to annual leave and other paid, partially paid, and…
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NOW Money blogPayroll Management

Payroll Calculations in the UAE Private Sector

Getting payroll wrong isn’t just risky—it’s a legal liability. Late payments, WPS violations, or salary…
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NOW Money blog

Top 10 Money Transfer Tips for Workers in the UAE

If you’re working in the UAE and sending money home every month, you’re not alone.…
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Payroll Management

Cost of Digital Payroll Solutions vs. Inaction: What You’re Losing Without It

Let’s be honest: payroll probably isn’t your favorite part of running a business. But for…