With a week of severe weather anticipated, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) advises companies to offer flexible hours for employees.
Shorter working hours for employees in the UAE
The MOHRE has encouraged employers to be flexible towards employees during times of poor weather, in order to increase safety conditions. Last year, the Ministry issued a circular instructing employers to consider weather conditions during the winter season and added that “late arrival to work should be taken into consideration”. It’s no surprise that a reminder of this has been issued ahead of further bad weather. Last month, heavy rain caused havoc in the UAE.
Ensuring the safety of your employees amid the unstable weather conditions and rain in the UAE, we call on all employers to check the ministerial circular no. 8 for 2018 on employees’ safety in variable climate circumstances. #UAE #MOHRE pic.twitter.com/7pvpod0ReT
— MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) December 15, 2019
Rains expected through the week
More rain is on the way as the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology says there are chances of convective clouds, rainfall and a drop in temperatures especially in the northern emirates and in the coastal areas. Motorists are advised to stay cautious while on the roads and highways.
#NCM #UAE #officialuaeweather #weatherforecast #seastate #windspeed #winddirection #rain #fog pic.twitter.com/26s7A6e078
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMS_media) December 14, 2019
Useful tips while driving during rain
With the weather predicted to worsen, here are some tips we suggest keeping in mind the next time you’re behind the wheel:
- Keep your headlights on
- Use indicators when switching lanes
- Avoid cruise control
- Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
- Keep your car tyres inflated to prevent aquaplaning
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