I have a part-time job. I am on my husband’s sponsorship, but he signed a letter of no objection. I also have a work permit from my employer.
When it comes to public holidays, the employer expects me to work as usual. A friend said that I should be paid extra, but is that the case for part-time staff?
Does the labour law apply to me and am I entitled to any paid leave? KH, Dubai
All employees, whether full-time or part-time, directly sponsored or on a spouse’s visa, are subject to protection by law.
Under the UAE labour law, there is specific mention of part-time working, so there can be no doubt that the law applies.
All employers should specify an employee's pay and leave entitlements in a contract of employment to make it clear to both parties.
“The worker shall be entitled to official days off with full pay on public holidays, which are defined by a resolution of the Cabinet,” according to Article 28 of the labour law.
“If work conditions require that the worker works during any of the public holidays, the employer shall compensate him with another day off for each day on which he works during the holiday, or pay him the wage for that day according to the wage established for the normal working days plus an increase of not less than 50 per cent of the basic wage for that day.”
This applies to both full-time and part-time staff.
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