The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has issued a resolution detailing the responsibilities and obligations of business centres, along with the administrative and legal penalties applicable in cases of violations by these centres or their employees.
The business centres in question are private-sector institutions that assist establishments and individuals seeking MoHRE services.
Ministerial Resolution No. (0702) of 2025 reflects MoHRE’s commitment to strengthening governance across business centres, enhancing efficiency, and supporting the legislative framework to keep pace with the rapid growth of the labour market. The Resolution also aims to protect customers and ensure the safety, reliability, transparency, and integrity of the services provided.
Under the Resolution, business centres are required to pre-screen employees before granting access to MoHRE systems, which authorises them to assist establishments and individuals. They are also responsible for maintaining the privacy of customer data, documents, and information.
The Resolution identifies violations for which administrative and legal penalties may be applied. Key violations include operating beyond the authorised scope of the centre’s licence, absence of a genuine employment relationship with registered workers, human trafficking, hiring a worker without a valid work permit, failing to employ a worker with an issued permit, or allowing employees to work elsewhere without proper authorisation.
Providing incorrect data, documents, or information to MoHRE or participating in ‘Fake Emiratisation’ schemes also constitutes a violation.
The Resolution further outlines administrative and legal actions against employees who misuse their authorisation to access MoHRE systems or enable others to do so. Such breaches of governance may result in penalties, including referral to the judiciary.
(Inputs from WAM)
