What can I do if my employer ignores the MOHRE settlement or the court ruling?

If your employer ignores an outcome, your next move depends on what stage you are at. A documented amicable settlement reached through MOHRE is binding, so if the employer does not honour it, you can escalate the matter—MOHRE can refer the dispute onward to the labour court, where you pursue a judgment. If you already have a court judgment and the employer still refuses to pay after it becomes final, you enforce it through the execution (Tanfeedh) court. The execution court can order measures to recover what you are owed, which may include attaching the employer's bank accounts or assets and using official systems to compel compliance. To enforce, you open an execution file with the judgment and your identification, then follow up as the court takes action. Keep records of the settlement or judgment and any communications showing the employer's refusal. Enforcement can take time depending on the employer's assets, so persistence matters. Many workers use a representative to manage enforcement efficiently. You can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI, and confirm the current enforcement procedures with MOHRE, the relevant courts, and the Ministry of Justice.