Sharjah – United Arab Emirates, First Published Dec 9, 2021, 7:08 PM IST
Sharjah: A three-day weekend has been declared for government agencies in Sharjah. Holidays are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Ali, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah The decision was made on the advice of Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi (Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi). Following the assessments, the decision was announced by the Sharjah Executive Council.
The new decision will take effect from January 1. The working hours for government employees have been increased from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm on working days. Authorities in Sharjah have decided to extend the working day to four, with another holiday on Friday. Meanwhile, the government has announced that the weekend holiday in the government sector in the UAE will be shifted to Saturday and Sunday. The working hours in the government sector will be from Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 am and on Friday from 7.30 am to 12 noon. Friday will be a holiday from noon to Sunday. The new schedule will come into effect on January 1, 2022. Friday, which is currently a weekend holiday, will now be a working day from 7.30 am to 12 noon.
Minister calls on private companies in the UAE to embrace the new change
Abu Dhabi: The UAE announced a call for change of action of workers to use vacation days and Reform the private sector. Such a proposal to the Minister of Human Resource Development Omanisation leading companies in the private sector.
The Minister said that working hours should be adjusted in a way that is in line with the business interests and enhances the performance of the employees and helps their family life. Directed by Abdul Rahman Al Awar Companies. Employers must give workers a break during Friday prayers. The Minister for Human Resources and Indigenization also spoke about the private sector in response to the new decision to announce a two-and-a-half-day weekend break.
Under the recently announced new labor law, employees in the private sector are entitled to one day off per week. But companies can extend the holidays if they wish. The minister said that the law does not require leave on any particular day and that a decision in this regard should be taken by the employer and the employees as per the employment contract.
Last Updated Dec 9, 2021, 7:21 PM IST
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