Description:
As of Wednesday February 2 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and
Emiratisation has started the procedures for activating Federal Law No. 33 of
2021 regulating labour relations for all establishments, employers and workers
in the private sector in the country; replacing the work of Federal Law No. 8
of 1980 regarding regulating Labour relations, in order to enhance the position
of the UAE labour market as one of the most prominent and important global
labour markets, which is characterized by flexibility, efficiency, ease of work
and attracting talent, expertise and skills- while providing protection and
guaranteeing the rights of both parties to the labour relationship in a
balanced manner.
The new law provided options for employers
and workers to determine the form and pattern of the contractual work
relationship in line with the desire of the two parties within 6 types of work
patterns under which contractual work relationships are established, within
terms, controls and obligations on both the employer and the worker, and according
to each pattern and in the interest of parties to the employment contract. The
six types of work include the following patterns: 1-Full-time, which is working for one
employer for the full daily working hours throughout the working days.
2- Part-time, which is working for an
employer or employers for a specified number of working hours or days
designated for work.
3- Temporary work, which is work that
requires its implementation for a specific period, or focuses on a specific
task and ends with its completion.
4-
Flexible work, which is work in which hours or working days change according to
the volume of work and the economic and operational variables with the employer.
The worker may work for the employer at variable times according to work
conditions and requirements.
5- Remote
work, where all or part of the work is performed outside the workplace, and the
communication between the worker and the employer is electronic instead of
being physically present, whether the work is part-time or full-time.
6- Job-sharing
pattern whereby tasks and duties are divided between more than one worker to
perform the tasks agreed upon in advance, and it is reflected in the value of
the wage due to each of them so that it is proportionate. They are dealt with
according to part-time rules. The decree-law and its executive regulations also
specify the amount of the end-of-service gratuity and annual leave in
accordance with the work pattern in a manner that guarantees the rights of both
parties to the contract
Goal:
This advice aims to monitor the awareness and observations of
respondents about work patterns (full-time / part-time / temporary work /
flexible work / telecommuting / job-sharing pattern).
Expected Decisions of implementation:
Supportive mechanisms to implement work patterns effectively and efficiently