His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved additional benefits for employees of Dubai government.
The new human resource law focuses on “ensuring job security and stability for all employees, improving overall performance, further enhancing government work, encouraging creativity and innovation among staff, and attracting the right talent that can help further cement Dubai Government’s profile as an model for innovation and excellence.”
.@HHShkMohd approves new HR Law of #Dubai Governmenthttps://t.co/oQsI0WgNbi pic.twitter.com/5a8mmESWUK
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
In the law, the number of allowed leaves of employees of grades 8 to 11 has been increased from 15 leaves to 18. Meanwhile, employees of grades 7 and below are allowed to take a leave for 18 days instead of 15.
The number of days given to employees to mourn the death of a first degree relative is 10 days while mourning period for a second degree relative was also adjusted from three to five days.
An annual travel allowance will also be given to members of employee’s family under 21 years old, extending from the previous age limit of 18 years old.
Some of the other provisions in the law are as follows:
– In-house promotions without the need to meet promotion conditions
– Overtime allowances and periodic bonuses which scraps the 40 hours per week work requirement
– Five-day leave for educational purposes including research and academic papers
– Reduced working hours and additional five paid leaves for people of determination
The new HR Law of #Dubai Government is more flexible, allowing government entities to issue regulations and decisions that suit the nature of their operations, and also addresses key issues.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
The new HR law includes 141 clauses instead of the previous 231 & features new clauses in areas such as Emiratisation, scholarship, learning & development. The law gives nationals looking for jobs and internships the opportunity to benefit from the experiences of Gov't agencies.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
The new HR law also introduces ‘remote working’ and provides special privileges to 'people with determination'. They will be eligible for shorter working hours if needed, subject to medical approval. #Dubai
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
The new HR law also offers employees the opportunity to apply for internal positions; the employee is also entitled to overtime payment subject to the written approval of his or her line manager. #Dubai
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
The new HR law also offers employees the opportunity to apply for internal positions; the employee is also entitled to overtime payment subject to the written approval of his or her line manager. #Dubai
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
.@HHShkMohd: We are committed to providing a supportive environment for all employees of the Government of #Dubai, as the performance of the gov't sector is key to our development march. Our objective is to ensure a strong work-life balance & stability for all gov't employees.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
.@HHShkMohd: The new HR Law reflects our vision for ensuring an even better future for employees of the Government of #Dubai and the happiness of their families.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the The Executive Council of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the new HR Law is in line with the new mission of the Government of Dubai to enhance team spirit and knowledge exchange and streamline efforts to drive Dubai’s development journey forward.
.@HamdanMohammed: The new HR Law falls in line with the new futuristic mission of the Government of #Dubai as part of which we seek to enhance team spirit and knowledge exchange and streamline efforts to drive Dubai’s development journey forward.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
.@HamdanMohammed: Improving gov't work is a top priority of the gov't in order to cement its position as a leading gov't. We will invest all efforts and resources to build the capabilities necessary for going forward with our journey of leadership, innovation and development.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 1, 2018
NOTE: The article included reports from Dubai Media Office.
