Article 32:  Equal wages for women and men

This is in accordance with Article 29 which states: "The female worker shall be granted a wage equal to that of the man should she be performing the same work."

A law that will ensure equal wages for women and men has been approved by the UAE Cabinet on Tuesday, April 10. The 'law on equal wages and salaries for men and women' will ensure that women have equal opportunities as partners in the UAE's development. It will also empower women to lead future national strategies and ambitious projects, it was announced.

The Cabinet's approval of the law is in line with the government's objective to ensure the protection of women's rights and support their role in the national development process.

Article 94:  Cleanliness and ventilation for women employees

It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure perfect cleanliness and ventilation in each workplace. Further, the employer shall provide proper toilet facilities for its employees. This is in accordance with Article 94 of the Employment Law, which states: "Without prejudice to the provisions of the regulations and orders issued by the competent government authorities, an employer shall ensure perfect cleanliness and ventilation in each workplace with adequate lighting, drinking water and toilets."

Article 101: Safety while working in remote areas

An employee is employed in remote areas the employer must take care of the facilities in such areas. This is in accordance with Article 101 of the Employment Law, which states: "Every employer employing employees in areas remote from towns and not connected with them by any normal means of transport shall provide his employees with the following services:

• Adequate means of transport
• Suitable living accommodation
• Drinking water
• Suitable food stuff
• First-aid facilities
• Recreation and sports facilities

The areas to which all or part of the provisions of this article apply, shall be specified by order of the MoHRE. Except in the case of food stuff, the cost of services referred to in this article "shall be defrayed by the employer and shall be entirely free of charge to the employees." In the event your employer continues to commit a breach of the provisions of the Employment Law, you may lodge a complaint against your employer with the MoHRE.
 

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