The UAE has made changes to its labour laws to introduce flexible working models for the post-coronavirus workplace.
The new laws, issued by President Sheikh Khalifa, will come into force on February 2, 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said on Monday.
Federal Decree-Law No 33 of 2021, which governs employment relations in the private sector, will give people the chance to opt for temporary and flexible work, freelance jobs, condensed working hours and shared jobs.
In the condensed-hours model, if an employee works 40 hours a week as per the contract, he can now perform the 40 hours in three days
The rules do not apply to employees in the public sector and domestic workers.
“In the condensed-hours model, if an employee works 40 hours a week as per the contract, he can now perform the 40 hours in three days,” said Dr Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Dr Al Awar said this can be done if the employee and the employer agree to all the clauses in the contract.
“In the shared-jobs model, two people can do the same job and split the pay but only after agreeing with the employer,” he said.
The new law allows for a more flexible work week where employees can fulfil as many hours as they need to meet their needs, rather than have to commit to a full-time position:
Part-time: This allows a person to work for one or more employers for a specific number of working hours or days. It usually means working fewer...
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