What documents and evidence do I need to file a MOHRE labour complaint?

To file a labour complaint with MOHRE in the UAE, gather everything that proves your employment relationship and the breach you are claiming. Core documents include your signed employment contract (or the MOHRE-registered offer letter), your Emirates ID, passport copy, and your work permit or labour card number. To support the substance of the claim, collect bank statements showing salary payments or gaps, the Wage Protection System (WPS) records if available, payslips, your appointment and resignation or termination letters, and any approved leave records. Save written communication—emails, official letters and messages—that shows instructions, promises, or the dispute itself. If you are claiming unpaid end-of-service benefits, your start and end dates and last basic salary matter. Organise documents chronologically so the MOHRE legal advisor can follow the timeline quickly. The stronger and clearer your evidence at the amicable stage, the better your position if the case is later referred to the labour court. A UAE legal professional can review your file before you submit; verified practitioners are listed on LEXAI. Confirm the exact requirements through MOHRE's official channels.