UAE rain commute: When does your travel time count as paid work hours in the emirates?

Heavy rains in the UAE are prompting questions about whether delayed commutes count as working hours. While generally not considered work time, exceptions exist in the emirates during officially declared unstable weather, with company transport delays or if explicitly stated in your contract. Understanding these nuances is crucial for employee rights.

By TOI World Desk

Torrential rain lashes large parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai in UAE

Heavy rainfall has lashed large parts of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, as well as northern emirates, Gulf News reported on Friday. As per the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), “unstable conditions driven by a low-pressure system have brought repeated waves of rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the country”. Gulf News said that flashes of “lightning, booming thunder, and heavy downpours” were reported by residents in major cities across the Gulf s...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

UAE braces for heavy rain until Friday night - Gulf News

UAE braces for heavy rain until Friday night  Gulf News

Look: UAE residents trudge through water-logged streets after heavy downpour - Khaleej Times

Look: UAE residents trudge through water-logged streets after heavy downpour  Khaleej Times