Overtime Work During Reduced Ramadan Hours Should Result In Extra Pay

Junior employees should get 50 per cent more of their hourly wage for night shifts

Employees who have to work longer hours in Ramadan must be paid overtime.

During the holy month, a working day becomes shorter by two hours for all Muslim and non-Muslim employees.

Businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals may require staff to work longer hours but they should be paid overtime.

"For any extra working hour, an employee is entitled to receive their usual remuneration plus an increase of at least 25 per cent of their hourly wage," said Dr Hasan Elhais, legal consultant of Al Rowaad Advocates.

"If the overtime is worked between 9pm and 4am, an employee is entitled to receive their usual remuneration plus an increase of at least 50 per cent of their hourly salary."