Midday Break For Workers Concludes Tomorrow In UAE
MoHRE said that the initiative was a success, reporting a 99.9% compliance rate among companies throughout the entire ban period.
Update: 2024-09-14 11:17 GMT
UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced the conclusion of the Midday Break – the ban on working under direct sunlight and in open spaces from 12:30 to 3:00 pm – effective tomorrow, September 15. The initiative went into effect on June 15.
In a statement released on Saturday, MoHRE said that the initiative was a success, reporting a 99.9% compliance rate among companies throughout the entire ban period. The Midday Break also included providing 6,000 rest stations across the UAE for delivery service workers to use during the break hours. The ministry conducted approximately 134,000 inspection visits during the Midday Break period and flagged only 51 violations.
The Midday Break successfully concludes tomorrow, 15 September, with a remarkable 99.9% compliance rate among private sector establishments.
— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) September 14, 2024
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“Companies across the UAE labour market have demonstrated remarkable compliance with government regulations, reflecting the success of the Ministry's partnership-driven approach with the private sector," said Mohsin Al Nassi, Assistant Undersecretary for Inspection Affairs at MoHRE. Mohsin Al Nassi also praised the ministry’s partners for their contributions, which included community initiatives to distribute food and cold drinks to workers during Midday Break hours.