Domestic Worker MOHRE- UAE Labor Laws & Regulations

Ministry of Human Rights and Emiratisation is active in regulating the labor market of the country. It has specified the rights and responsibilities of domestic workers in Dubai and employers along with defining who qualifies as a Domestic worker MOHRE. It goes into detail about their remuneration, probation period, termination, leaves, working hours and wages.

We have penned down this article to simplify understanding domestic worker MOHRE regulations, rights, UAE laws and contracts.

Minimum Wage and Working Hours for Domestic Workers

Around nineteen occupation make to the list of domestic workers MOHRE. These include housemaid, sailor, guard, shepherd, jockey, worker, housekeeper, cook, nanny, gardener, personal trainer, private tutor, home nurse, farm worker, tamer, falcon caretaker, servant, personal driver, private agricultural engineer and personal assistant.

A paid weekly rest day is an entitlement for a domestic worker MOHRE. If the employer requires the domestic worker UAE to work on their rest day, then they shall be granted an alternate day for their rest or be compensated in form of cash for their rest day.

Domestic worker MOHRE are entitled to rest for minimum twelve hours. After eight hours of consecutive labor.

Hourly Rates vs. Monthly Salaries

The monthly salaries of a domestic worker MOHRE specified to be paid in UAE Dirhams within ten days of the maturity date. The domestic workers in Dubai are entitled to wages as they enter state or change their status. The payment of these wages should be confirmed by a written receipt. It might be confirmed in other means too that the Ministry determines.

The monthly salaries of a domestic worker MOHRE specified to be paid in UAE Dirhams within ten days of the maturity date. The domestic workers in Dubai are entitled to wages as they enter state or change their status. The payment of these wages should be confirmed by a written receipt. It might be confirmed in other means too that the Ministry determines.

Overtime Policies

If a domestic worker MOHRE works on their rest day, they will be compensated in form of an alternative rest day or receive payment for their overtime work.

MOHRE’s Role in Protecting Domestic Workers

The Ministry of Human Rights and Emiratisation is working actively to protect the rights of domestic workers in UAE. It requires the employers to follow their obligations mentioned in the employment contract. MOHRE also requires employers following obligations that protect the rights of domestic worker MOHRE in UAE:

• The domestic workers in UAE will be provided all needed facilities by their employer to perform their duties.
• It is the right of a domestic workers in Dubai to receive appropriate accommodation.
• Meals and required clothing to perform the duties are to be provided by employer to their domestic worker Dubai if the worker is employed on a full time basis and not temporary basis.
• Cover the cost of medical care of the worker according to the health system effective in state.
• Provide the domestic worker Dubai with appropriate health insurance as an alternate.
• Treat the worker with respect and courtesy. Work to assure and maintain their safety and dignity.
• Ensure timely payment of remuneration to domestic worker Dubai.

Employers should only hire a domestic worker MOHRE if they have a valid license to work. Then they should enter into an employment contract with the worker. The domestic worker UAE must have a copy of the contract received too. The contract will include the specified time period of recruitment, responsibilities and rights of employers and type of work and salary of the worker. The financial obligations an employer has to move the domestic worker MOHRE to UAE and related fees have to be specified in the document too.

Advocacy for Domestic Worker Rights

Domestic workers MOHRE have their rights advocated for by the ministry. Some of the examples to further highlight this are these obligations it holds out to an employer.

• The domestic workers in Dubai is allowed to retain all official documents.
• Employer should be the one providing prescribed compensation for work injuries and occupation diseases.
• Any domestic workers in UAE is not to be assigned work that differs from their nature of work.
• In events of death occurring for a domestic worker MOHRE, they will be entitled to the wages for months they worked before dying. It will be in addition to other incentives due to the worker.
• Employers are not to charge domestic workers any costs or charges directly or indirectly.

Advocating for domestic worker MOHRE rights includes prohibiting engaging in the following too:

• Employing anyone under age of eighteen.
• Verbal or physical harassment.
• Discrimination on basis of color, race, gender, religion and nationality.
• Forced labor.
• Trafficking.
• Assigning tasks that are not mentioned in the Employment Contract.
• Exposure to physical harm.

Rights and Responsibilities of Domestic Workers under MOHRE

MOHRE domestic workers have their responsibilities outlined by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation too.

• The MOHRE domestic workers should perform their duties under employer’s supervision.
• The performance of their duties should be compliant to provision of the Employment Contract.
• Domestic worker UAE should refrain from being absent without a valid reason.
• Be respectful to the local customs and traditions.
• Follow safekeeping procedures to take care of and maintain items in possession.
• Domestic worker UAE must respect the privacy of workplace and not share any secret or information they have learned during the employment.
• All MOHRE domestic workers have to comply with the instructions of employer concerning completion of agreed work.
• Work tools should not be taken outside the workplace by domestic employer MOHRE except when permitted by the employer.
• Keep the work tools in their designated location.

All these rights and responsibilities have been clearly outlined by MOHRE for domestic workers and employers. It prevents from any disrupt in work and upholds the employment laws and if you want to learn more about it Contact NG Manpower.