Quelles sont les lois qui protègent les droits des travailleurs étrangers aux EAU ?

What laws protect the rights of foreign workers in the UAE?

In the UAE, foreign workers are protected by a number of laws and regulations that guarantee their basic rights. Here are some of the main laws protecting expatriate workers in the UAE:

1. Labor Regulations Law (No. 8 of 1980): This law sets out the rights and obligations of employers and workers in the UAE, including provisions regarding employment contracts, working hours, paid leave and minimum wages.
2. Social Security Law (No. 6 of 1999): This law guarantees social security to foreign workers registered in the UAE, including pensions, health care, and sickness or accident benefits.
3. Health and Safety at Work Act (No. 1 of 2017): This Act requires employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all workers, including foreign workers, by setting standards of health and safety practice.
4. Domestic Workers Rights Protection Law (No. 10 of 2017): This law protects the rights of domestic workers, including foreign workers, by stipulating employment contracts, working hours, leave and wage standards.
5. Sponsorship System Decree (No. 89 of 2017): This decree governs the sponsorship system in the UAE, which links foreign workers with their employers and regulates the transfer of workers between companies.

It is important to note that despite the existence of these laws and regulations, there may be issues of non-compliance and disrespect for the rights of expatriate workers in the UAE. It is therefore important that foreign workers know their rights and report any violations to their employer, the police or the relevant authorities.