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29 March 2024

Tough penalties await offenders of work ban

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Private sector firms violating a 2.5-hour daily ban on afternoon work at their outdoor sites will be subject to tough penalties that could reach Dh20,000 fine and suspension of work permits for up to nine months.

The ban, extending from 12:30 to 3:00 pm on work days, will start on June 15 and end on September 15 in line with a federal cabinet decision endorsed a few years ago to protect outdoor workers in the second largest Arab economy from risks associated with the scorching hot weather during summer.

The ministry of labour said it would deploy scores of inspectors during that period to ensure adherence by private sector establishments to the ban and warned offenders would be liable to stiff punitive measures.

A company caught violating the ban for the first time will be fined Dh10,000 and downgraded to a lower classification. The ministry will also suspend work permits for that firm for six months, according to Alkhaleej newspaper.

In case the offence is repeated, the company will be fined Dh15,000, downgraded and have its work permits frozen for nine months.

A firm violating the ban for the third time will be fined Dh20,000, downgraded and have its work permits halted for at least one year.