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Article

6 Nov 2007

Author:
Ahmed Abdul Aziz, Khaleej Times [UAE]

MoL to inspect firms to ensure protection of workers' rights [UAE]

The Ministry of Labour (MoL) will soon begin inspections of companies and work sites in order to ensure protection of the workers' labour rights, according to Qaseem Jameel, Deputy Director of the Inspection Department in the MoL...Jameel said inspectors will also scrutinise mechanisms followed by companies regarding payment of wages and overtime benefits...He stressed that if any company is found violating the labour law provisions regarding accommodation standards or payment of wages, it will face stiff penalties...