Sponsor's visa for litigating workers

Employers are responsible for renewal of residence visas of workers involved in legal battles, according to a top official.

Brigadier Dr Abdullah Ali bin Sahoo, Director-General, Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Sharjah, said: "Labourers will be under the responsibility of their employers until they leave the country legally or have their sponsorships transferred to another party."

Al Khaleej quoted Bin Sahoo saying that private companies must renew residence permits of workers who have labour issues.

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Meanwhile, he called upon workers not to engage in illegal activities such as car washing and selling nuts on roads, etc. He also urged employers to be vigilant while appointing workers.

Ministry warns employers who force workers to sign settlements

The Ministry of Labour will not issue new work permits to companies if there are cases pending against owners who force workers to sign documents stating they received all financial dues.

According to an 'Al Khaleej' report, the ministry will also not allow such owners to open new facilities. However, it will renew labour cards that already exist.

The move aims to ensure the rights of labourers and help them abide by work contracts signed.

The ministry has called on workers to file complaints about employers who force them to sign on financial-receipt documents.

However, the complaints must be filed within 12 months of the documents being signed. Once they receive a complaint, ministry officials will study the case, hear out the employers' version and initiate appropriate legal action only if an amicable settlement is not found.

The Ministry stated that labour cards can be cancelled only if the employer submits documents to prove that all financial dues have been setlled with the respective employee.

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