Measures of UAE Ministry Of Labor To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus
MOHRE has issued this Resolution in line with the UAE Labor Law and to safeguard the interest of employers and employees during this pandemic.
Latest updates to the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme – what employers need to know
Further significant clarifications and updates were announced on 27 and 28 March 2020, which are relevant to any New Zealand employer that has not yet (as at 4pm on 27 March 2020) applied for wage subsidy relief under the Scheme.
Tips to Ensure Data Security whilst Working from Home
While technological developments over the last couple of decades have made this transition to remote working a relatively seamless one, it’s important to stay vigilant: working from home can increase risks to employee privacy and company security, making it a growing challenge for employers.
Employing Caution – A Practical Guide for Employers to deal with COVID-19 Situation in Workplace
These are extraordinary times. People are unsure as to when pandemic created by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) would cease and the normalcy would return. With the vast majority of the labour force having returned to their homes, most factories across the country have either suspended operations or operating significantly below their stated capacity. The economic …
Amendments made to the Qualifying Employment in Aviation Rules
Amendments were made to the Qualifying Employment in Aviation (Personal Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.168) by means of Legal Notice 120 of 2020 (hereinafter ‘Legal Notice’) which was published on the 2nd of April 2020. Such amendments shall be applicable retrospectively as from the 1st of January 2020.
Absenteeism due to depression: is dismissal valid?
Under certain conditions, frequent absenteeism due to health reasons may constitute a valid reason for dismissal. However, what happens when an employee’s absenteeism is linked to depression caused by work stress? A recent Court of Appeal decision considered this issue.
COVID-19: information for employers
This article provides information for employers with regard to the government’s recommendations in the context of COVID-19. The recommendations include:
Non-compliance with leave request procedures: unjustified absence?
In the event of disputes concerning absences from work, employees must provide proof of their agreement with their employer regarding leave requests; otherwise, their absence may be considered unjustified and could lead to dismissal.
Drink or work: a choice must be made
Employees may drink a small glass of alcohol in the workplace, whether at after-work events or professional lunches or during festivities organised by the company. However, in some cases, employees may arrive at work intoxicated. The Court of Appeal was recently confronted with such a situation and had to consider under which conditions an employee’s …
Me or Them is the Ethical Test in Crisis
It is the moment of truth when our morals and business opportunities are evaluated by ethics, humanity and wellbeing of our businesses. This moment is examined and evaluated by internal and external factor but nonetheless based on and are connected with timely and effectiveness of such decision. In today’s world the real threat to our …