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What are the rights of a domestic worker in the UAE?

If you are planning to hire a maid or nanny, ensure you fulfill all their rights

Published: September 24, 2020 17:07 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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These are some essential rights of domestic workers in the UAE — Looking to hire a maid or nanny? Make sure you fulfill their rights. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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It is important that you follow official hiring procedures, especially in the case of full-time workers. — Hiring domestic workers is regulated by MOHRE. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Once you do find the perfect individual for your requirements and complete the hiring process — Rights of a domestic worker: Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• payment of wages, as set out in the standard contract, within 10 days from the day they are due • one day of paid rest per week • 12 hours of rest per day, including eight hours consecutive rest — It is important to pay them on time and ensure they get enough rest. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• 30 days paid vacation per year • medical insurance provided by the employer • 30 days medical leave per year • a round trip ticket home every two years • a decent accommodation — Basic employment rights like health insurance, accommodation and flight tickets should be provided. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• decent meals at the employer’s expense • attire suitable for the job to be carried out, at the employer’s expense — The employer should also cover the worker's expenses for meals and necessary clothes. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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• possession of their personal identification papers such as passports, IDs, etc. — You cannot withhold important documents such as passports or Emirates IDs. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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What not to do Even if you are looking for a part-time domestic worker, make sure you deal with registered companies, who send housekeepers or nannies on an hour-based system. — It is important to only hire help through the legal options available. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Fine for hiring maids illegally - up to Dh50,000 deportation also possible. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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If you are looking to hire a domestic worker, you can read our detailed guide by following the link in the caption below. You can also reach out to MOHRE on their toll-free number 800 60 for guidance. — How to find a maid or nanny in the UAE: https://gulfnews.com/1.1574360071748 Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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