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Who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?
Hello
I joined my new company on February 26, 2025. Upon joining the new company, I asked HR if it was free to join the company, and she said yes.
After working with them for 1 month, I experienced a salary delay, and I had to go to the office to ask why there was a delay in my salary.
That is when the HR told me she deducted my whole salary to recover the transfer fee.
Now my question is, who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?
Greetings,
In the UAE, the employer is legally responsible for covering all costs related to the employment process, including visa transfer fees.
Deducting the entire salary to recover these costs is not in compliance with the UAE Labour Law.
You may have the right to claim your deducted salary and potentially raise a complaint against the employer.
To assess your case properly and guide you on the next legal steps, we recommend booking a consultation with Future Vision for Advocacy and Legal Consultancy or authorizing our office to represent you.
According to Article 6 of the UAE Labour Law, it is explicitly stated that the employer shall bear all recruitment and employment costs for the employee.
This includes visa fees, work permit fees, medical examination costs, Emirates ID costs, and, importantly, recruitment or transfer fees.
Your HR department's action of deducting your entire salary to recover the transfer fee is a direct violation of this article.
You need to file a formal labor complaint with MOHRE immediately. If you need further clarification, you may ask.
Hello,
Under UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021) and related Ministerial Resolutions, it is strictly prohibited for an employer to recover recruitment costs, visa expenses, or transfer fees from the employee.
You can file a complaint with MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation). If the complaint isn’t resolved, you’ll be referred to the labour court.
Certainly! Here is a professional response you can send to your client:
Dear Client,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing the details of your situation.
Please be advised that, under UAE labor law, all recruitment, employment, and transfer fees are the sole responsibility of the employer.
It is not permissible for these costs to be deducted from an employee’s salary or to be recovered from the employee in any form. Any such deduction is considered a violation of UAE labor regulations.
Given your circumstances, I recommend addressing this matter directly with your HR department and requesting the reimbursement of the deducted amount.
If the issue is not resolved internally, you have the right to file a formal complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), which can assist in recovering your salary and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Should you require any further assistance or guidance in pursuing this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Under UAE law, the employer is generally responsible for paying the transfer fees, unless there is a clear agreement stating that the employee will cover those costs.
If there was no such agreement and your salary was deducted without your consent or a formal arrangement, you may take legal action to recover the deducted amount. We specialize in such disputes, and you can contact us via WhatsApp for further details.
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