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Can the company force employees to work all week without rest?

Our company is not giving any holiday in a week and for 1 year, they are blackmailing us for work.

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KHE Legal Consultancy
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5 Apr 2023, 23:04

In accordance with Article 21 of Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 regarding the regulation of labor relations “UAE Labor Law”, the employee in a private sector company is entitled to a weekly paid rest of no less than one day, according to what is determined by the employment contract or the executive regulations of the company.

5 Apr 2023, 23:05

The worker can submit a complaint to the Ministry of Labor over the phone 80060 or the website (www.mohre..gov.ae).

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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6 Apr 2023, 09:46

Hi,

You can file a complaint to MOHRE against your employer.

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