The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has provided a serious notice to the Emirati and the expatriates not to be deceived by the fraudulent job advertisements that are being promoted via social media apps and bogus websites. These fraudulent activities are now having their eyes on young job seekers promising them of jobs in the private sector-only to end up defrauded and unemployed.
The Ministry stated that fraudsters usually pose as genuine recruitment agencies, enticing their victims into paying money on the promise of processing employment-related documents or facilitating a job placement. Such employment opportunities, though, are entirely fictitious, and numerous victims only realise the fact when it is too late to get their money and time back.
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Verified Offers Only Through Official Channels
To address this issue of concern, the MoHRE has once again confirmed that all job offers shall be produced through the official job offer template in the Ministry, which is directly connected to the employment contract system in the Ministry. Every genuine employment opportunity will bear a barcode or a serial number and the job seeker can authenticate this by:
- Through MoHRE’s official website
- Through MoHRE’s official mobile application
- Via the customer call line at 600590000
Clear Employment Terms Required
MoHRE stressed that job seekers must stop interaction with employers who post non-transparent and non-compliant job offers and make it clear that:
- Type of contract
- Salary (monthly, daily, or commission-based)
- Weekly days off
- Notice period
- Any additional agreed-upon conditions
Notably, the information on the job offer should be the same as in the employment contract that was provided when applying for the work permit.
Documents Required for a Legitimate Job Offer
In order to process a valid job offer, the employers are required to give:
- A copy of passport with a validity of six months or more
- A copy of the e-signature card of the business owner or any authorized signatory
- A copy of the signatory card displaying the MoHRE registration of the company
- Transparent salary Information and contractual terms
- Type of contract
- In case of transfers: a copy of the work permit canceled not more than 90 days ago
In the case of job seekers outside the UAE, it is required that a job offer is made first, followed by the application of preliminary work permit. The employers should also not ask the candidates to come to work on a tourist or visit visa as it is against the law and may lead to fines or deportation.
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Employers Fully Accountable Under Law
This is clear upon the instructions released by MoHRE, whereby employers have the full responsibility to guarantee that all employment activities are executed in adherence to the Ministerial Decree No. 46 of 2022, which станutatches the usage of the standardized contracts provided by MoHRE.
Should an employer hire an employee without a legitimate work permit, the employer is bound to pay the entire legal entitlements of the worker. In case of any controversy, MoHRE will act as a mediator, and the unresolved cases can be presented to UAE labor courts, and both parties will be legally responsible.
Protecting Job Seekers’ Rights
The government of the UAE is still strengthening its fight against the exploitation of job seekers. The official UAE government portal has provided individual warnings, especially to foreign nationals against fake job offers, visa frauds and untrue employment offers.
It acts as a reminder to the job seekers that:
- The employer should cater to all the recruitment expenses and not the candidate.
- The employment should be offered by companies verified by MoHRE.
- The legality of any company based in the UAE may be checked through the National Economic Register.
- The validity of entry permits: Authenticity of entry permits can be checked through:
- GDRFA (Dubai based permits)
- Federal Authority – Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (other Emirates)
Final Word: Be Alert
The message of the Ministry is clear: Never trust a job offer that you read on unofficial websites, advertisements on social media or on WhatsApp messages that require you to send money first. Accept only the offers made through the official MoHRE channel.
Lesson learned: When something appears to be too good to be true, it most likely is. To avoid such scams, check the job offers through MoHRE – in the UAE, the rights of a job seeker are important. To know more and to validate a job offer, go to the official website of MoHRE or call 600590000.