Question: I work in a mainland firm in Dubai. I read about work hours being reduced by two hours for the private sector during the holy month of Ramadan. However, we will need to work the usual hours as it’s impossible to complete our job otherwise. In such cases, how should we be compensated? Is there a limit to the overtime we can avail?
Response: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations (the 'Employment Law') and those of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations (the 'Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on Employment Relations') are applicable.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (the ‘MOHRE’) on March 15, 2022, announced that the hours of working for private sector is reduced by two hours during the holy month of Ramadan. Further, Article 15 (2) of the Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on Employment Relations states that "Normal working hours shall be reduced by (2) two hours during the holy month of Ramadan."
Based on the aforementioned announcement by MOHRE and provision of law, you, as an employee in the private sector, are entitled to work two hours less during the holy month. However, your employer may employ you for additional working hours, provided such overtime should...
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