Your Obligations Toward Your Maid in Dubai

Hiring a maid in Dubai can save you a lot of time and energy; in any case, a few steps are needed to be met from your end as an employer as you have a few obligations towards your maid during her tenure, as outlined in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Law No. 10 of 2017 on Domestic Workers. Some of your key obligations include:

1. Issuing her work permit.
2. Finding decent accommodation for her and providing her with a suitable place to sleep with sufficient privacy
3. Providing her with the necessary tools for work
4. Giving you time off: You are required to give your maid at least one day off per week and to pay her full wage for this day.
5. Providing the appropriate clothes or uniform, if applicable (some families require the domestic worker to wear a uniform, and in this case they have to provide it).
6. ensuring access to medical treatment.
7. treating her in a way that preserves her dignity and respect for herself.
8. Your maid is entitled to obtain a copy of the employment contract, and the employer must give it to you.
9. Providing three meals a day, or fulfilling her needs for meals
10. Your maid is free to practice her religious rituals in the places designated for such purposes.

Overall, it is important for you to fulfill your obligations towards your maid in a responsible and professional manner. This will help to maintain a positive and productive working relationship and ensure that the needs of your maid are met.