UAE: MoHRE announces six job-sharing work models for private sector
Since February 2022, MoHRE has introduced 13 types of work permits for companies
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has announced a work model in the private sector called “Job Sharing”, under which tasks and responsibilities are divided among multiple employees to perform agreed-upon duties. Each employee’s wage is determined proportionally to the share of work completed, and they are governed by the same regulations that apply to part-time employment.
Full-time and part-time work
The Ministry clarified that there are six work models in the private sector:
Full-time: The employee works for a single employer, performing all daily working hours across the designated workdays.
Part-time: The employee works for one or multiple employers for a limited number of working hours or specific days.
Temporary Work: Employment is set for a specific duration or tied to the completion of a particular task.
Flexible Work: Working hours or days vary depending on workload, business requirements, and economic conditions. The employee may work for the employer at variable times based on operational needs.
Remote and on-site work
The Ministry added that the models also include:
Remote Work: Performed entirely or partially outside the workplace, with communication between the employee and employer conducted electronically, either on a part-time or full-time basis.
It emphasized that an employment contract is a binding agreement between an employer and an employee, under which the employee works under the employer’s supervision in return for a wage, in line with the contract templates set out in the Executive Regulations of Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations and its amendments.
Employer obligations
According to MoHRE, employers must:
Use the approved contract template aligned with the offer letter when applying for a work permit.
Include additional benefits for employees beyond what was stipulated in the job offer, if desired.
Add annexes to the contract provided they do not conflict with the Decree-Law and its regulations.
Retain both the job offer and the employment contract, in digital or paper form, for a minimum of two years after the termination of employment.
Ensure employees are informed of their rights and obligations under the contract.
In line with the Labour Relations Law and its amendments, MoHRE has defined six work models in the UAE private sector, including under the Job Sharing system. These are: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary Work, Flexible Work, Remote Work, and Job Sharing—where duties are split among multiple employees, and wages are allocated proportionally to the work completed.
Work models in the UAE private sector as defined by MoHRE
Full-time: Working for a single employer, covering all daily working hours and workdays.
Part-time: Working for one or several employers for a specified number of hours or days.
Temporary Work: Set for a limited period or tied to the completion of a specific task.
Flexible Work: Without fixed hours or days; schedules vary according to workload, economic, and operational factors.
Remote Work: Entirely or partially performed outside the workplace, relying on electronic communication instead of physical presence.
Job Sharing: Tasks and duties are distributed among multiple employees, with wages proportionate to the work completed.
Work permits
Since February 2022, MoHRE has introduced 13 types of work permits for companies registered with the Ministry, enabling them to employ workers under various categories. These include:
Work permit for recruiting a worker from outside the country.
Work permit for the transfer of a non-citizen worker between establishments registered with the Ministry.
Work permit for individuals sponsored by family members.
Temporary work permit.
Mission work permit.
Part-time work permit for registered establishments.
Juvenile work permit for those aged 15–18 at registered establishments.
Training and student work permit.
Work permit for UAE citizens/GCC nationals.
Work permit for holders of the Golden Visa.
Work permit for training UAE citizens.
Freelance work permit for individuals wishing to work independently.
Private tutoring work permit.
Under the Decree-Law and its Executive Regulations, end-of-service gratuity and annual leave entitlements are calculated based on the chosen work model, ensuring the protection of both employer and employee rights.
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