Private sector given two months to appoint replacement when Emirati’s service is terminated

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has affirmed that if a private sector establishment terminates the service of an Emirati for reasons such as violations or absences, it will be given a two-month grace period to appoint a replacement and the contribution will be calculated in the event of a delay.

If an Emirati is appointed at the beginning of the year but has not completed the year, the establishment will be given a two-month grace period to appoint a replacement upon the commencement of the applied contribution in order to meet the prescribed percentage, it added, noting that the contribution would be calculated in the event of a delay.

Emiratisation rates are calculated based on the work permits of Emiratis registered in the MoHRE’s approved systems according to four conditions:

1) The Emirati must have a valid work permit.

2) His wages must be paid through the Wage Protection System or any other system approved by a UAE competent authority.

3) He must be registered with the approved pension funds.

4) He and the establishment must have a contractual relationship that meets all the terms and conditions in accordance with the Labour Relations Regulation Law and its executive regulations and decisions.

The MoHRE stated that employers and establishments can obtain details of the decision on the employment of two per cent of national cadres and download the decision through the MoHRE’s website (www.mohre.gov.ae), marketing brochures on the MoHRE’s social media account or contact its call centre on 600590000.

The representatives of establishments can also attend workshops that are organised regularly to explain the latest developments of the decision and its implementation mechanism.

Economic activities and establishments are studied in terms of job types, work environment, geographical location, nature of economic growth, and Emiratisation priorities.

The targeted activities for Emiratisation rates in the first edition included information and communications; financial activities; insurance activities; real estate activities; professional, scientific and technical activities; administrative services activities; support services; education; human health activities, social work; arts and entertainment; mining and quarrying; manufacturing industries; construction; wholesale and retail trade; transportation and storage; and accommodation and hospitality services, among others.

The activities are updated regularly according to the Emiratisation priorities in the private sector.