English version of labour law draft posted online

DUBAI — The English version of the proposed labour law has been finally posted online. This comes a few weeks after the Arabic version was posted online on February 6.

By Mary Nammour

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Published: Thu 1 Mar 2007, 8:42 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 3:52 AM

The site — www.uaelabourlaw.net — will give people a clear idea about the articles of the law, plus an opportunity to post their suggestions and a chance to contact the Ministry of Labour.

The articles cover everything pertaining to labour conditions from employment of workers, children and women, employment contracts, wages, working hours and leaves, worker’s safety, protection and health, compensation for occupational injuries, labour inspection to disputes and penalties.

The English and Arabic versions are identical and they feature a foreward by Minister of Labour Dr Ali Bin Abdullah Al Kaabi.

The UAE labour law, which was last amended in 1980, is being modified again after a period of 27 years. It is set to be finalised by this December.

The web site will be active till April 6, following which the ministry will analyse the feedback and review the law on the basis of public opinion.

The interactive portal has been developed by the new telecommunications operator in the UAE, du, in partnership with the MoL.


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