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29 March 2024

Work chief fined Dh50,000 for illegal hiring

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The UAE’s top court sent a strong message to companies violating labour laws by fining a supervisor Dh50,000 for hiring a worker who has another sponsor.

The Supreme Federal Court (FSC) overturned a previous court verdict acquitting the supervisor and ordered him to the fine for violating labour laws.

An appeals court had earlier acquitted the unidentified supervisor, prompting the prosecution to appeal with the FSC on the grounds the defendant had confessed to committing that offence and that he was directly in charge of workers.

“The FSC convicted the supervisor and fined him Dh50,000 after he confessed that he is authorized to hire workers without reporting to the manager,” the Dubai-based Arabic language daily Emarat Alyoum said.

The UAE, the second largest Arab economy, has stiffened penalties against labour violations including employment of workers sponsored by another firm. The law involves even harsher penalties against companies hiring expatriates overstaying in the UAE or those who illegally enter the country.