Private sector employees in Dubai can now report workplace concerns directly through the DubaiNow app using a new digital service called Worker’s Voice.

Developed by Dubai Police and integrated into the DubaiNow platform by Digital Dubai, the service enables workers to submit complaints online without visiting a government service centre.

Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is the Worker’s Voice service?

Worker’s Voice is a digital complaint service available on the DubaiNow app. It allows private sector employees to raise concerns about their employer through an official government platform.

Workers can submit complaints individually or as a group, making it easier to report issues while reducing the need for in-person visits.

What complaints can employees raise?

The service covers a range of workplace-related issues, including:

1. Salary and wage issues

Employees can report:

• Unpaid salaries
• Delayed wage payments
• Unauthorised salary deductions

2. Working conditions

Workers can file complaints about:

• Excessive working hours
• Violations of employment contract terms
• Lack of mandatory rest breaks
• Denial of annual leave or other legal entitlements

3. Employee accommodation

Complaints can also be submitted regarding:

• Poor living conditions
• Unsafe or overcrowded accommodation
• Failure to meet approved housing standards

4. Health and safety concerns

Workers can report:

• Unsafe workplaces
• Lack of protective equipment
• Occupational health and safety violations

How to submit a complaint

Filing a complaint is straightforward:

1. Open the DubaiNow app and sign in using your UAE Pass.
2. Navigate to the Worker’s Voice service under the police, justice or safety services section.
3. Enter details about your employer and describe the issue clearly.
4. Submit your complaint electronically.

Once submitted, the complaint is forwarded through official channels managed by Dubai Police for review and follow-up.

Do you need to visit a service centre?

No. One of the biggest advantages of the new service is that workers can complete the entire complaint process digitally through the DubaiNow app, eliminating the need to visit a government office for initial reporting.

What is DubaiNow?

DubaiNow is the Dubai Government’s unified smart services platform, offering access to more than 250 services from over 35 government and private sector entities.

Residents can use the app to pay bills, renew government services, access official documents and now report workplace issues through Worker’s Voice.

Is Worker’s Voice the same as MoHRE?

Not exactly.

The Worker’s Voice feature is designed to help employees report workplace concerns through DubaiNow and Dubai Police.

However, employment disputes involving labour law interpretation, contract mediation, end-of-service benefits or cases that may proceed to the Labour Court are generally handled by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE).

Workers with complex employment disputes may still need to file or continue their case through MoHRE’s official channels.

The addition of Worker’s Voice makes it easier for private sector employees to report workplace concerns quickly and securely. By moving the process online, Dubai aims to improve access to government services, strengthen worker protection and encourage faster reporting of labour-related issues.