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UAE law respects the human being and is keen on preserving rights, human dignity, and safety everywhere An employee, whether in the public or private sector, is a legal person during his working hours. UAE law protects him and safeguards his rights from exposure to any abuse resulting from a person who wants him to do something or refrain from doing something related to his work. In his workplace, he serves people, manages their affairs, and facilitates the completion of their transactions. their interests, whatever they are While carrying out his duties, he may be subjected to disrespect, threats, or violence, and things may sometimes reach physical assault. Articles (297 and 298 of the UAE Crimes and Penal Code, by Decree No. (31) of 2021 AD, clarified the penalties for the aggressor. an employee in different cases
The penalty for using violence and threats to force an employee to Perform or refraining from performing a work related to his job:
Whoever uses force, violence, or threats against a public servant entrusted with a public service, with the intention of unduly compelling him to perform or abstain from performing a work of his position, without achieving his purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment for a period of no less than six months
Punishment for assaulting an employee premeditated or using a weapon:
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of no less than one year and a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand dirhams, if the crime was committed premeditatedly or by more than one person, or if the offender was carrying a weapon, or if the crime was accompanied by a beating or assault.
The penalty shall be imprisonment for a period of no less than one year and a fine of no less than fifty thousand dirhams. If a beating occurs with assault or resistance. How does UAE law deal with abuse?
How does UAE law deal with abuse? It is a criminal offense to mistreat any individual in the UAE. According to the provisions of Article 374 of Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 issuing the UAE Penal Code. It is a criminal offense to mistreat any individual in the UAE. According to the provisions of Article 374 of Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 issuing the UAE Penal Code.
Does the manager have the right to disrespect or abuse employees? Of course not, the fact that the person is your boss at work does not give him the right to insult you or abuse you. The article states the following: He shall be punished with imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding five thousand dirhams if the slander or abuse was transmitted over the phone, or face to face with the victim and in the presence of a third party. And based on the provision of Law 374 of Federal Law No. 3 of 1987 promulgating the UAE Penal Code and Article 10 (4) of Federal Law No. 35 of 1992 related to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a criminal case can be filed based on a written or verbal complaint from the victim or his legal representative at the Police against the perpetrator of the crime of defamation. Therefore, employees can file a criminal complaint against the person who used abusive language against them and according to Article 155 of Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 regulating labor relations in the UAE (the Labor Law which states the following: “If a dispute arises between the employer ( Employers) and all or part of the employees/and their employees or both parties fail to reach an amicable settlement. Employees may submit a written complaint to the concerned department of the employer or the higher management of the employer. A copy of the said letter can be forwarded to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. Legal steps for employees to file a complaint against a manager who abuses them: Punishment for insult and defamation in the UAE
