Coronavirus: Going on an early leave? Here is all you need to know

MOHRE issued guidelines for employees going to home countries amid COVID-19 restrictions

Published: April 30, 2020 12:23 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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Have you been asked to go on an unpaid leave as your employer deals with the impact of COVID-19? Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued guidelines for employers on how they can do so. Image Credit: Gulf News

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The Ministry issued a decree in March providing employers with a progressive guideline to follow in case they have been affected by the preventive measures due to the novel Coronavirus. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Read details on the Ministerial Decree no. 279 of 2020 here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1585578422824 Image Credit: Gulf News

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The Ministry also issued Procedures For Enabling Foreign Labour To Leave The Country And Return Home (Early Leave) Image Credit: Gulf News

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This was to extend humanitarian support to workers who wished to return to their home countries. Image Credit: Gulf News

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What is the process employers need to follow if they send an employee on unpaid leave? Image Credit: Gulf News

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A form needs to be signed with details on the duration of the leave. Image Credit: Gulf News

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The employer needs to book a return air ticket. Image Credit: Gulf News

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It is important to note that the contract between the employee and employer remains valid. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Residence visa will be automatically extended in case of expiration. Image Credit: Gulf News

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If you are on leave outside the country, you can email the National call centre on ask_us@171.ae Image Credit: Gulf News

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Workers within the UAE can contact MOHRE on 800 60. Image Credit: Gulf News

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