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UAE: Can I take sick leave if I have tested positive for COVID-19?

Coronavirus: MOHRE issues guidelines for employers on sick leave procedures

Published: May 17, 2020 12:21 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued guidelines for employers on sick leaves during the new coronavirus restrictions. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — According to MOHRE, employees testing positive for COVID-19 should be considered pathological cases. Image Credit: Agency

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — The UAE Labour Law stipulates specific regulations for sick leaves that can be granted in such case. Image Credit: AP

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — What does the law say? Image Credit: AFP

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — After continuously working for three months, an employee is entitled to a maximum of 90 days of sick leave. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — The pay you receive during the leave will depend on the duration of your leave. Image Credit: Stock image

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — Employers are not allowed to terminate employees on the basis of testing positive for COVID-19. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1585478207512 Image Credit: AFP

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — The UAE's Federal Law on communicable diseases (Federal Law No. 14 of 2014) puts in place regulations that protest the rights of a person suffering from a communicable disease. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — The law stipulates regulations necessary to fight the communicable disease. Image Credit: Supplied

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — You can file a complaint by downloading the MOHRE app or calling 800 60. Image Credit: Agency

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Agency

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — If you have been sent on an unpaid leave or an early leave, find out MOHRE's guidelines that employers are required to follow here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1588235141726 Image Credit: Stock image

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: AFP

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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? These are the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) regulations governing your sick leave as an employee. — Find out how you can register a complaint for a salary delay here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1588675504485 Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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