UAE To Unify Public and Private Working Systems
- Publish date: Monday، 13 December 2021
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According to the latest announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, From February 2, UAE government and private sector workers will have the option to work flexibly, part-time, or take up temporary jobs both working systems will be unified.
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The provision of leave will also be the same for both sectors, with fixed-term employment contracts.
Under the new Federal Decree Law no. 47 of 2021, employees in both sectors will get the same end-of-service benefits.
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All workers will be protected under anti-discrimination regulation prohibiting employers from recruiting on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, nationality, social origin, or disability.
H.E Dr. AbdulRahman Al Awar, MOHRE's Minister, announced the details of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2021 regarding the #UAE Unified General Labour Rules, effective from February 2, 2022. Its provisions apply to federal government employees and private-sector workers. #MOHRE pic.twitter.com/VcgDUwC9fU
— MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) December 13, 2021
During a media briefing, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, said the unified system aims to build a flexible and competitive workplace, safeguarding employee rights across the country.
Last Tuesday, the UAE government announced federal government departments would switch to a four-and-half-day week from January 1, 2022.