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Can a school give parents the personal mobile numbers of teachers?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a teacher at a school in Dubai. Can my employer, the school, provide my personal mobile number to parents?
I am employed by the school, and the school has my phone number. But the school is forcing teachers to provide our personal numbers to ALL parents.
The parents are provided with teachers' school email addresses and educational platforms to message the teachers with any questions, but because the parents are lazy to email or learn how to use the platforms for messaging, the school is forcing us to provide our mobile numbers to parents.
Is it legally allowed for the school to force teachers to provide their personal phone numbers to ALL parents, who do not respect the teachers' privacy and message/call at non-working hours?
And then the school expects teachers to respond during non-working hours and weekends. MOST teachers do not want to provide their personal phone numbers.
What does UAE law state regarding this and what can we do?
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
In the UAE, your employer should not force you to share your personal mobile number with parents without your consent, as it violates privacy regulations.
You can discuss your concerns with your school's HR or management and review your employment contract.
If the issue persists, you can contact the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) to seek guidance or file a formal complaint.
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Dear Questioner,
The school can't provide your personal phone numbers to the parents and they have to provide you with business SIM cards for communication related to work.
For further inquiries, please contact us via phone or email.
Dear Questioner,
You need to review the school's internal instructions which should be applied in your matter.
