Can My Manager Refuse to Sanction a One-Hour Lunch Break?
For the uninitiated, the labyrinthine labor laws in the UAE mandate that workers are entitled to legally mandated breaks during the working day. As per the latest statutory provision of Article 18, a worker cannot work for more than five consecutive hours without a break of at least an hour. However, as many laborers have bemoaned, some churlish employers often flout these regulations by snubbing the workforce’s right to a legal break. In such cases, it is imperative to apprise the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation of such high-handedness through its website.
Can a Company Decline to Disburse End-of-Service Gratuity by Cheque?
Payment of an end-of-service gratuity is treated as a salary payment, and it is compulsory for all employers to subscribe to the Wages Protection System (WPS) and make all payments through the WPS by bank transfer. It is perfectly legitimate to make all payments by bank transfer. However, it is worth noting that if an individual has unpaid debts, the bank may freeze the account to ensure that at least part of the liability can be covered. Moreover, it is noteworthy that a company cannot make a gratuity payment to another account if it is in another person’s name, as this could trigger a potential breach of the loan agreement signed, as most agreements are linked to a salary account.
Is There a Way to Bypass Chest X-Ray for a Pregnant Employee During Visa Renewal?
In the context of the chest X-ray requirement during the medical fitness requirements on visa renewal, it is worth mentioning that this norm is standard. However, if a woman knows, or suspects, that she is pregnant, she can request a waiver. The best practice, in this case, is to provide a letter from a doctor confirming the pregnancy so that it can be officially recorded at the time of the medical examination.
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