Guidelines issued by UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and
Emiratization to ensure remote-working goes smoothly in private
sector establishments amid the restrictions due to Covid-19,
underlines the obligations of both employers and employees.
"These are temporary guidelines that were issued as part of
resolution number 281 for the year 2020," said Legal
Consultant Dr. Hassan Elhais from Al Rowaad Advocates.
He explained that as per the resolution, employers are obligated
to provide necessary technical tools for employees to perform their
work using video conference, online and smart platforms.
"They are also required to set up mechanisms for
competence, productivity and management of remote working such as
determining working hours," he said. Employers need to ensure
a safe technological environment for their employees as well as
privacy and data confidentiality and regulate login
credentials.
