Public, private sector working hours for Ramadan announced
Working hours of private sector companies will be reduced from eight to six hours a day during the Holy Month of Ramadan, without affecting the salaries of employees, the Ministry of Labour has said.
The Labour Minister Saqr Gobash issued a ministerial circular to private sector companies and establishments on the reduction of work hours in the UAE, which is in accordance with article 65 of the Federal Law No. 8 of 1980.
Meanwhile, the working hours of employees at various ministries and other federal institutions will be from 9am to 2pm, said a circular issued by Minister of Education Humaid Mohamed Obaid Al Qattami.
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Working hours of private sector companies will be reduced from eight to six hours a day during the Holy Month of Ramadan
Comments
by gayin366
Wednesday, July 18 2012, 11:40PM
“Dear 7 days, Please provide us the contact number so that employees can report companys that are not adhering to the Ramadan Timings. A rule is a rule that has to be followed in every company and there is no compromise. Rules should not simply be in written in black and white. We have read the same report even last year.
I hope the ministry of labour does surprise checks especially a few companys that work in a store located in some sandy areas in places such as Quasis where most of the loading and unloading takes place.
I hope this comes into effect. Like wise the number of Eid holidays for both private and public should tally and there should be no difference.- Litty”
by LeMadam
Wednesday, July 18 2012, 12:14PM
“Sounds great, but who is controlling that this rule taking place?
I can name at least 3 huge international companies who are not interested in this rule at all. Or they will tell it just applies to Muslims etc. As long as there are no fines from the Government because of breaking this rule, Companies will go ahead and give a "s..."”