In UAE, pupils can now work part-time

Photo by. albawaba.com School pupils aged 15 and above will have the opportunity to work part-time and get paid during holidays following the issuance of a decree by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization of the United Arab Emirates.

On Saturday, Minister Nasser Al Hamli issued the decree outlining the terms under which an eligible pupil can be employed by a private sector company.

It said pupils can work for up to three months at a time but this period could be extended in exceptional cases. Prior to their employment with a company, a contract must be drawn up in accordance with the ministry’s new regulations. The contract should include the pupil’s salary, number of working days and daily working hours.

Seven conditions must be met before a pupil can undergo training and/or become employed, according to the decree.

The conditions include: Written approval from the employer, consent of the pupil’s guardian, a copy of the pupil’s emirates ID, proof of status as a pupil and a valid visa for non-Emiratis. WAM