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Ban on midday work benefits all
Companies that treat their labourers with care and respect are repaid with hard work.
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:04 July 4, 2009
Companies in Dubai are showing care and respect for their workers and the law by halting outdoor labour during midday, when the searing summer heat puts the health and welfare of employees at risk.
Since the introduction of the law, the compliance of companies with the legislation has increased, and the number of heat exhaustion cases among workers has dropped.
The government has taken steps to ensure that companies comply with the law. This is necessary because even the best laws in the world are pointless unless they can be effectively enforced. Inspection teams have been formed and workers can also file anonymous complaints with the Ministry of Labour.
Workers who are cared for by their companies often repay them with hard work and loyalty, essential for the success of a business.
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