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to understand how WPS works, the benefits it presents to both employees and companies, and the consequences of non-compliance. In conclusion, WPS has significantly transformed the U.A.E.’s payroll industry. The system has benefited employees by facilitating timely and accurate salary payments, while also assisting companies by streamlining
disbursement. While decision No.598/2022 has softened the penalties to be imposed upon companies, it may have created a more balanced approach, allowing for compliance to be encouraged without unduly burdening companies. The growing adoption of WPS within free zones indicates a promising trend towards broader protection for employees across the U.A.E.
Authors: Thenji Moyo and Dilini Loku
Thenji Moyo (Partner) Thenji Moyo is an award-winning lawyer who heads the Gateley legal employment practice and is a qualified specialist Partner advising on all U.A.E. and DIFC employment law. Having worked in the U.A.E. for over 10 years, Thenji advises numerous blue chips, multinational, regional, local and private clients from all industry sectors on complex legal issues. Thenji was awarded the Employment Lawyer of the Year at the
inaugural G.C.C. Lexis Nexis Women in Law Awards for her outstanding contributions to the legal industry. Thenji has a keen interest in uplifting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and was awarded the Equality Initiative of the Year at the first Lexis Nexis Women in Law Awards and the Middle East Legal Awards 2022.
Dilini Loku (Senior Associate) Dilini is a UK-qualified lawyer who joined Gateley in 2023 as a senior associate for employment. With over a decade of experience, Dilini has advised various businesses on complex legal queries relating to employment and pensions law, ranging from start-ups to multinational companies. She has also provided guidance in relation to restructuring, reorganisation, redundancies, transfer of employees, global mobility solutions,
senior executive appointments, and terminations. Dilini is well versed in all aspects of non-contentious employment law, as she has routinely advised on and drafted employment contracts, director service agreements, consultancy agreements, business protection agreements, non-disclosure agreements, employment policies, and procedures. She is also instructed on employee benefit design matters, with a particular focus on employee share option schemes.
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