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Domestic workers rights in Dubai

Entitlements of the domestic workers IN Dubai UAE

As per the Domestic Labour Law, domestic workers are entitled to:

1. payment of wages, as set out in the standard contract, within 10 days from the day they are due
2. 1 day of paid rest per week
3. 12 hours of rest per day, including 8 hours consecutive rest
4. 30 days paid vacation per year
5. medical insurance provided by the employer
6. 30 days medical leave per year
7. a round trip ticket home every 2 years
8. a decent accommodation
9. decent meals at the employer’s expense
10. attire suitable for the job to be carried out, at the employer’s expense
11. possession of their personal identification papers such as passports, IDs, etc.
12. either the employer or the worker can refer a dispute to Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The ministry will attempt to resolve the dispute amicably within a period of two weeks. If it is not resolution within two weeks, then the matter will be referred to a court.
13. cases filed by workers are exempt from court fees at all stages of litigation and must be heard in a speedy and prompt manner.
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