UAE to have 4 and a half day working week starting Jan 1

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UAE announces 4 and a half day working week starting Jan 1

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government is to adopt a new four and a half day working week, effective from 1st January, 2022. The move applies to Federal government entities and comes alongside new working hours, with Monday to Thursday wo..
Ministry Clarifies Cases of Which a Worker’s Permit May be Cancelled

In a video posted on its Twitter account, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) clarified the cases in which a non-Qatari worker's permit may be cancelled under the provisions of Law No. 14 of 2004 Labor Law. The explanatory video shows that there are..
50% reduction in settlement amount for companies not legalizing their workers' status

The Unified Services Department, through the service centers, continues to receive requests for expatriate workers working in companies in violation of the provisions of Law No. 21 of 2015 regulating the entry and exit of expatriates and their reside..
Sri Lankan manager killed by mob of workers at Pakistan factory

A mob of factory employees in eastern Pakistan tortured and burned a Sri Lankan manager on Friday over apparent blasphemy in a "horrific" attack that Prime Minister Imran Khan said brought shame on the country. A police official in the e..
Saudi Arabia to slap SR100,000 fine on employers hiring foreign workers illegally

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has warned that hefty fines amounting up to SR100,000 will be slapped on any establishment that employs foreigners in violation of the labor and residency regulations. The same penalty will be imposed..
Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert

Facebook owner Meta Platforms has removed more than 500 accounts linked to an online disinformation network primarily based in China. The accounts had promoted the claims of a fake Swiss biologist called "Wilson Edwards", who alleged the..
What Qatar's Labor law say about Workplace injuries

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) built up the National Committee of Occupational Health and Safety within its jurisdiction. This ensures that if anything happens to the employee while at work, employer sho..
10 new Philippine rules for arriving travelers starting November 22

The Philippines on Monday (November 22) began implementing new travel rules for all international passengers entering the country. The updated rules cover testing and quarantine protocols, as approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Managem..
Youngster comes forward to support delivery worker assaulted in viral video

A youngster has come forward in support of the delivery worker who was assaulted by an irate road user recently in a viral video. The youngster who has honoured the delivery worker has been identified by Twitter handle @Marsalqatar as Abdullah Al ..

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