The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources (FAHR) will activate the “Remote Work System” or work from home scheme for all ministries, authorities, and federal institutions, effective Sunday, March 29th.
According to WAM, it will be renewable for period of two weeks.
Futher, only a maximum of 30 percent of the workforce is allowed to be physically present in office while others whose jobs don’t necessitate their physical presence are directed to work from home.
FAHR’s announcement exempts the following vital sectors:
- Energy
- Telecommunications
- Health
- Education
- Security
- Police
- Military
- Postal services
- Cargo
- Pharmaceuticals
- Water
- Food
- Civil aviation
- Airports
- Identity & citizenship
- Finance & banking
- Government media
- Services including filling service stations, and construction projects in addition to any other sectors to be exempted by the government of the UAE for public interest
FAHAR calls upon all sector to utilize smart technology while practicing the remote work system in addition to providing all possible electronic channels and platforms to ensure efficiency.
All sectors are also required to identify standard timeframes and mechanisms for every task assigned to each employee and identify the management system of remote work in terms of work hours, be it a standard or flexible work schedule per day, week or month.
While working remotely, employees have to be available all the time to respond to all business calls and emails in addition to ensuring confidentiality of data and utilising worktime in performing the tasks assigned to them in the best possible manner.
They are also required to provide all evidence requested by their employers to confirm their accomplishments, and productivity in addition to keeping their remote work appliances safe and secure.
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