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5. Invest in developing skills of his workers and procure the minimum training and
empowerment tools and programmes according to the provisions of this Decree Law and
its Executive Regulations.
6. Provide the necessary means of protection for workers to protect them from the risks of
work injuries and occupational diseases that can occur at work, ensure the provision of
advice and guidance regulations, provide the appropriate training for workers to avoid
such risks, and undertake a periodic assessment to ensure that all parties to the work
observe the security and safety requirements, in accordance with the provisions of this
Decree-Law and its Executive Regulations and the relevant legislation in force.
7. Take whatever measure is necessary to ensure that the worker is aware of his rights and
obligations at work, using the means and methods appropriate to the nature of work and
workers.
8. Bear healthcare costs in accordance with the legislation in force in the UAE.
9. Bear the costs of insurances, contributions and securities specified by the legislation in
force.
10. Not allow the worker to be employed by others unless in compliance with the provisions
of this Decree-Law.
11. Provide the worker, upon the latter's request at the expiry of the employment contract,
with a free of charge end-of-service certificate, which shall specify the service
commencement and end dates, the total period of service, the position or the nature of
work performed, the last wage, and cause of end of the employment contract, provided
that the certificate does not include anything which might harm the reputation of the
worker or reduce his opportunities of finding a job.
12. Bear the cost of the worker's repatriation to his point of hire or to any other point that
was mutually agreed upon, unless the worker joins another employer, or the
employment contract is terminated for reasons due to the worker; in which case, the
costs shall be borne by the latter.
13. Provide a safe and appropriate working environment.
14. Any other obligations prescribed by the provisions of this Decree-Law and its Executive
Regulations or by decisions of the Cabinet or any other legislation in force in the UAE.21
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Huda Tabrez, L. (2021). New UAE Labour Law: All the rules employers need to follow. Retrieved 2
December 2021, from https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/new-uae-labour-law-all-the-rulesemployers-need-to-follow1.1638438107379?utm_source=piano&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13405&pnespid=sLd_UyZeN
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