Ministry prepares to enforce midday work ban for 12th year

Outdoor labour under direct sunlight banned from June 15 to September 15

- BY ABDULLA RASHEED Abu Dhabi Editor

For the 12th straight year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has enforced a midday work ban, prohibiting outdoor labour under direct sunlight from June 15 to September 15. The ban is effective daily from 12.30pm to 3pm.

The directive mandates that daily work hours be limited to eight hours, split between morning and evening shifts. Any additional hours worked beyond this threshold within a 24-hour period must be compensated as overtime.

The ministry outlined four key obligations for employers:

■ Provide shaded areas for workers during rest periods.

■ Supply appropriate cooling equipment at worksites.