As temperatures across the Gulf sharply rise each summer, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments reintroduce the annual “midday sun” or “midday work ban” rules designed to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat exposure. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the annual midday break comes into force on 15 June and remains one of the region’s best-known seasonal labour protections.
Shifting Sands of Labor Law
YOUR SOURCE FOR MIDDLE EAST HR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATES