Can an employer file a false absconding report against me in the UAE?

An employer can technically submit an absconding report, but doing so without valid grounds is improper and can be challenged. UAE labour and immigration rules require that a report reflects a genuine, unjustified absence from work, and authorities expect employers to follow the proper conditions before filing. Some employers misuse the process, for example after a worker raises a complaint, refuses unlawful terms, or is in a dispute over wages or end-of-service. If you believe a report is false, you do not have to accept it. You can raise a grievance with MOHRE for a labour-side report, or ask ICP or GDRFA to review an immigration-side flag, presenting evidence that you were attending work, were on approved leave, or that the employer's claim is untrue. If the authority agrees, the report can be cancelled and, depending on the facts, the employer may face consequences for filing wrongly. Because outcomes depend on the evidence and the authority's assessment, and procedures are set officially, confirm the current steps with MOHRE or the immigration authority. To build your case, compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI.