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UAE Law Protects Workers' Full Pay and Leave During Pandemics

Infected employees keep salary and leave benefits while isolating during declared epidemics or pandemics.

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UAE Law Protects Workers' Full Pay and Leave During Pandemics
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Great news for employees in the UAE! A new legal update ensures that workers who contract a communicable disease during an epidemic or pandemic will keep their full salaries and leave benefits.

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The Federal National Council (FNC) has approved these new changes to the federal law on fighting communicable diseases. The main goal is to protect public health while keeping employee rights safe.

No Loss of Salary or Leave

Under the updated law, employees infected during an officially declared pandemic or epidemic are not allowed to go to work. This rule helps stop the virus from spreading in the workplace.

Most importantly, staying away from work will not affect your salary, wages, or official leave days. The law guarantees that no worker will face financial loss for protecting their colleagues and complying with health guidelines.

Strengthening UAE Public Health

The amendments were passed during the council's 13th session of the third ordinary sitting of the 18th legislative term, chaired by FNC Speaker Saqr Ghobash. This update is part of the UAE's continuous efforts to stay prepared for any future health crises.

By protecting workers' salaries, the government encourages everyone to report infections honestly and isolate safely. This supportive step makes the UAE a safer and happier place to live and work.

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