The Ministry of Labour has urged private sector companies to report any work-related injuries, as failing to do so will incur hefty fines.
Maher Al Obed, assistant undersecretary for inspectional affairs, said those facilities who fail to report occupational injuries, illness or deaths, are violating Cabinet Decision No 40 of 2014, which allows authorities to fine them Dh10,000 for every case that goes unreported.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Labour can blacklist the company until the offence is resolved.
“The ministry receives reports on its 800665 hotline or via the email, wiis@mol.gov.ae, clarifying the worker’s name, labour card number, property number, date of the injury and a contact phone number,” Mr Al Obed said.
In case of injury, the employer is expected bear the costs of treatment in addition to paying any transport expenses required for until the treatment is concluded or the worker presents a clear statement of a permanent disability.
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