Have you thought of working in Dubai? Right now if you are planning to work abroad, I know you will find a lot of job opportunities in Dubai. Why not? Dubai has been one of the emerging cities around the world. Investments have been popping in the city for years now which means, a lot of job opportunities not just for the locals but for migrant workers as well. If you are going to look closely, companies in Dubai usually look for labour workers. If you are planning to grab a job in the city, here are your rights as labour workers in Dubai
Working Permits
There is a labor code provided by the government for workers in Dubai. It is stated there that employees should submit an application in Ministry of Labor wherein they will issue a permit that will last for three years. This working permit is only available for migrant workers so, if you are an Emirati, you don’t need to get one
Employment Contract
According to the law, the maximum contract is four years and it will only have considered as a valid contract if it includes the initiation date, commencement date and the designation of the employee in the contract.
WAGES
Wages or compensation should be given to employees in a form of cash. Wages can be paid hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly or per job basis. Incentives such as cost of living should also be included in wages.
Working Hours
The normal working hours in UAE is eight hours a day like the rest of the world. But in some establishments like hotels and restaurants, they can extend their working hours until nine. Any work exceeding eight hours is considered an overtime and overtime pay should be done.
Leave
Employees are entitled a leave if you have served more than six months. According to the law, the employers are entitled to pay you the basic salary plus all the benefits that is included in your package. If you have served for more than a year, you are entitled an annual leave of 30 days.
Safety Measures
A lot of works in Dubai is too risky for human beings. The law also protects those who work with their lives at stake. Dubai law, requires the workers to have proper gears in working in dangerous workplace. A clean environment is also needed as well as medical facilities should be provided.