How to Report Workplace Harassment or Discrimination in the UAE
Report workplace harassment or discrimination in the UAE with a clear evidence log, an internal complaint and the correct MOHRE channel.
What the rule means
UAE private-sector rules prohibit harassment, bullying, physical violence and psychological abuse at work, and prohibit discrimination on protected grounds. An employee can document the conduct, use the employer’s safe reporting route and approach MOHRE when the issue is not resolved or an internal report is unsafe.
What to do next
1. Put immediate safety first
If there is violence, a credible threat or another emergency, move to safety and contact the relevant emergency authority. A workplace grievance process is not a substitute for urgent protection.
2. Create a factual timeline
Record dates, places, people present, exact words or conduct, and its effect on work. Preserve relevant messages and policies without removing confidential company or third-party information unlawfully.
3. Report through a safe channel
Use HR, an ethics line or the manager named in policy. If the alleged person controls that route, use an alternative channel and ask for written acknowledgement and protection against retaliation.
4. Escalate with a focused file
Contact MOHRE for a private-sector labour complaint and provide the contract, identity details, complaint history and relevant evidence. Keep the reference number and any response deadline.
Important: Do not secretly publish accusations or confront someone when doing so may put you or another person at risk. A report should distinguish what you directly observed from what others told you.
Before you act
Not every unpleasant interaction meets the same legal test, but employers should still address unsafe or abusive conduct. Free-zone or government employees may have a different authority, so confirm jurisdiction before filing.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 10 October 2026 against UAE Government — Labour rights ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.