Sunday 26 April 2020

Gulf News: #Dubai Business Hub Rolls Out Measures for Firms and Workers - Bloomberg

Gulf News: Latest About Dubai International Financial Centre - Bloomberg:

Dubai International Financial Centre rolled out a plan to provide greater flexibility for employers and more protection to employees working within the tax-free business park.

The DIFC directive is effective from April 21 until July 31, according to a statement.

For Employers:

  • Employers can now impose reduced working hours, paid or unpaid leave, reduced pay, restrict workplace access and put in place remote working conditions without the consent of their employees
  • Any permanent changes will require employee consent

For employees:

  • Any DIFC-based employee who contracts COVID-19 or has been quarantined by the local authorities will retain full remuneration
  • COVID-19-related sick leave pay and any such sick leave shall not be counted toward annual sick leave entitlement

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