better working rights conditions for domestic workers in UAE

Here the summary of the changes that still wait approval by the UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa:

• one day off a week to be spent however the employee chooses – despite opposition from some who said leaving the home should be subject to the sponsor’s approval;

• at least 12 hours off duty a day, including eight consecutive hours; and

• 30 days of paid annual leave.

Red the full article here: http://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/fnc-approves-bill-that-limits-d...