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    UAE: Can your company force you to take and pay for a COVID-19 test?

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    UAE: Can your company force you to take and pay for a COVID-19 test?

    Reader did not have any symptoms but was asked to take the test by his company


    Published:  May 12, 2020 17:42 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    Who should pay for the COVID-19 test if your employer asks you to take it? Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    A Gulf News reader raised the question when his company asked employees to take a mandatory COVID-19 test. Image Credit: Supplied
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    The reader said that his HR company company had not confirmed that they would pay for the test. Image Credit: Agency
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    What does the UAE Labour Law say about this? Image Credit: Agency
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    Gulf News raised the issue with Dubai-based lawyer Suneer Kumar. Image Credit: AP
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    Is there an express provision for compulsory COVID-19 screening in the UAE Labour Law? Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    There is no express and mandatory provision in Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 which stipulates that the employer shall be liable for the cost of compulsory testing or screening. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    According to the law, the employer is liable for periodic testing and examination for occupational diseases. Image Credit: AFP
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    Can your employer force you to pay for a COVID-19 test, even when you are not showing the symptoms?
    The employer should provide medical care based on the standards laid down by MOHRE and Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP). Image Credit: AFP
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    Forced to pay for COVID test
    The UAE's government departments and authorities have also issued several resolutions and circulars regarding the preventive steps that need to be taken. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    Forced to pay for COVID test
    The Federal Federal Law no. 14 of 2014 on communicable diseases - as amended and expanded by Cabinet Resolution no. 33/2016 - are made applicable to COVID-19 related matters. Image Credit: Agency
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    According to the law, any individual intentionally behaving in a way that is dangerous to public health and safety will be penalised. Image Credit: Agency
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    Failure to comply with indicated measures for containment will also land the violator in trouble. Image Credit: AFP
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    Anyone refusing to undergo a test upon demand will be fined Dh5,000. Image Credit: AFP
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    Individuals as well as companies should recognise their responsibility in curbing the spread of the virus. Image Credit: AFP
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    If there is a mandatory COVID-19 test for public health and safety at your company, it is advisable to check your HR guidelines in advance. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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    There is no special provision in place which specifies who is liable to pay for such a test. Image Credit: AFP
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    Employers can insist on having each employee tested for workplace safety. Image Credit: Gulf News
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    This can be especially important if the employee has a high likelihood of having the virus. Image Credit: Supplied
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    Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Agency
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    According to Kumar, it is the employer's discretion whether to pay the full amount of the test or part of it. Image Credit: Agency
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    Find out what your company's policy is beforehand. Image Credit: AP
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    When should the employer pay for such a test? Image Credit: AFP
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    There are several free tests also being offered by UAE health authorities, which employees should consider. Image Credit: AFP
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