To address the uncertainty surrounding the effects of COVID-19 on the domestic employment market, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) (the “Ministry”) has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 279 of 2020 on Employment Stability in the Private Sector (the “Resolution”).
The Resolution aims to provide clarity on the various issues arising out of the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and their employees.
Key Takeaways:
- The Resolution has a broad spectrum – it applies to all establishments registered with MOHRE
- It applies to all non-national workers
- Steps that businesses/employers can take in terms of reorganizing their work in agreement with the employees are defined and itemized
- Employers are able to register surplus labor to the Virtual Labour Market
- The process needed to temporarily or permanently reduce salaries for employees is defined
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