Question: My son is a minor and his UAE visa is under my sponsorship. Can he take up work during the summer holidays? What are the legalities involved when it comes to work permits and other documents?
Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that your minor son intends to take up employment during his summer vacation with a mainland employer based in the UAE. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the Implementation of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations and Administrative Resolution No. 38 of 2022 Concerning the Guidelines for Implementing Ministerial Resolution No. 46 of 2022 regarding Work Permits, Offer Letter and Employment Contract Forms are applicable.
In the UAE, a minor who is 15 years of age but below 18 years of age with the consent of a parent/guardian may take up employment once he or she obtains a medical fitness certificate issued by the concerned authority in the UAE. This is in accordance with Article 5 of the Employment Law, which states,
“1. It shall be prohibited to employ any person who has not attained the age of 15.
2. A Juvenile's employment is conditional upon the following:
a. A written consent from the Juvenile’s parent or guardian.
b. A certificate of medical fitness for the required work issued by the medical institution.
c. The...
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