The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) is asking all companies to follow the law on the annual midday labour break.
Every year, from June 15 to September 15, workers are not allowed to work outdoors from 12:30pm to 3pm.
The law aims to protect workers during the summer months.
Inspectors usually visit construction sites to ensure that companies and workers are following it, and hefty fines await violators.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews AED 500 million Arab Reading Challenge Endowment
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UAE takes action over alleged national service violations, abuse of authority
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Sheikha Latifa discusses healthcare innovation, investment during Seoul visit
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has held a series of meetings in Seoul to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation between the UAE and South Korea.
UAE regulator fines bank AED 200 million over compliance failures
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