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It’s a Global Downturn, So Get Over It Already: FNC expresses concern over firing of Emiratis

The Federal National Council on Tuesday voiced concern over the dismissal of a number of Emiratis from the private sector and questioned the Labour Minister about the measures his ministry has taken to tackle the issue.

Saqr Gobash Saeed Gobash, Minister of Labour, assured the House that while the ministry is taking the matter seriously, it should not be blown out of proportion.

“Sixty-four Emiratis have filed labour-related complaints at the ministry of labour between January 2008 and February 15, 2009. Out of around 15,000 Emiratis employed by the private sector, only 37 workers complained to the ministry over dismissal. Twenty-seven others complained over unpaid salaries and other dues. Of these complaints, 16 were settled amicably, 12 filed with the court and nine were shelved after the complainants either failed to show up at the ministry of withdrew their complaints,” Gobash said.

He added the new ministerial decision set conditions on termination of Emirati workers. Private sector companies will face legal action if they sack Emiratis who have not violated the labour law.

The decision came after Al Futtaim Group sacked a number of Emiratis.

Al Futtaim Group said they were terminated because the company was “restructured in light of the current global financial crisis.”…

I am with Al Futtaim on this one.

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