Have you been asked to go on an unpaid leave as your employer deals with the impact of COVID-19? Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued guidelines for employers on how they can do so.
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The Ministry issued a decree in March providing employers with a progressive guideline to follow in case they have been affected by the preventive measures due to the novel Coronavirus.
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Read details on the Ministerial Decree no. 279 of 2020 here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1585578422824
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The Ministry also issued Procedures For Enabling Foreign Labour To Leave The Country And Return Home (Early Leave)
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This was to extend humanitarian support to workers who wished to return to their home countries.
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What is the process employers need to follow if they send an employee on unpaid leave?
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A form needs to be signed with details on the duration of the leave.
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The employer needs to book a return air ticket.
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It is important to note that the contract between the employee and employer remains valid.
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Residence visa will be automatically extended in case of expiration.
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If you are on leave outside the country, you can email the National call centre on ask_us@171.ae
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Workers within the UAE can contact MOHRE on 800 60.
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