Dubai Business Hub Rolls Out Measures for Firms and Workers

(Bloomberg) --

Dubai International Financial Centre rolled out a plan to provide greater flexibility for employers and more protection to employees working within the tax-free business park.

The DIFC directive is effective from April 21 until July 31, according to a statement.

For Employers:

• Employers can now impose reduced working hours, paid or unpaid leave, reduced pay, restrict workplace access and put in place remote working conditions without the consent of their employees
• Any permanent changes will require employee consent

For employees:

• Any DIFC-based employee who contracts COVID-19 or has been quarantined by the local authorities will retain full remuneration
• COVID-19-related sick leave pay and any such sick leave shall not be counted toward annual sick leave entitlement

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The DIFC business park is home to the regional offices of banks including Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley.

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