What WPS is
The Wage Protection System is the electronic route for paying private-sector salaries through approved banks and exchange houses. Each month you submit a salary information file, and MOHRE can see who was paid, how much and when.
When a salary is late
Salaries must be paid on their due date. A salary is treated as late if it is still unpaid 15 days after it was due, and repeated delays can lead to restrictions on new work permits.
Common mistakes
- Paying some staff outside WPS
- Salary in the file not matching the contract registered with MOHRE
- Missing staff on leave or unpaid leave from the file
- Paying allowances late or separately without recording them
Free zone companies
Many free zones run their own employment and payroll rules alongside or instead of MOHRE. We check which rules apply to your licence before setting up payroll.
