My RAKEZ employer has not paid my salary for three months — what are my options?

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I am a software developer working in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) under a standard employment contract. My employer, a small tech startup, has not paid my salary for three consecutive months, citing 'cash-flow problems.' I have sent written reminders via email and WhatsApp, but I keep getting excuses. I am a single expat on a RAKEZ-sponsored work visa, so I am worried about what happens to my residency if I resign or get terminated while chasing unpaid wages. Can I file a complaint directly with RAKEZ, or must I go through the Ministry of Human Resources? Will my residency status be at risk if I escalate this? What is the fastest way to recover my wages without losing my legal status in the UAE?

My RAKEZ employer has not paid my salary for three months — what are my options?

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