New Domestic Workers Law in UAE

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Domestic workers’ rights in the UAE have been strengthen even further.
               2. By virtue of a new Domestic Workers Law.
               3. At a high level, the law, expressly,
                  • Requires employers to treat workers with respect
                  • Prohibits: 1) discrimination, 2) harassment and 3) forced labor,
                  • Obligates employers to provide decent living conditions
                  • And educate workers about their rights and how to enforce them.
               4. Furthermore, the law requires employers to:
                  • Pay salary monthly, within 10 days.
                  • And, document a receipt of payment, each time.
               5. Importantly, the law prohibits salary deductions.
               6. And expressly bans agencies or employers to charge workers recruitment or visa costs.
               7. The law also ensures workers the right to:
                  • Keep their passports and.
                  • A copy of their employment contract
               8. Most importantly, the law clearly gives workers the right to terminate their contract when employers breach any of their obligations.
               9. The new law is Law No. 9 of 2022 Regarding Domestic Workers.
               10. Replacing previous Law No. 10 of 2017.
               11. And comes into effect as of December 15, 2022.
               12. Related Podcast: https://lylawyers.com/podcast/domestic-workers-law/