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As an employer in UAE, you have a number of obligations towards your maid, as outlined in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Law No. 10 of 2017 on Domestic Workers. Some of your key obligations include:
- Issuing her work permit.
- Finding decent accommodation for her and providing her a suitable place to sleep, with sufficient privacy.
- Providing her with the necessary tools for work.
- Giving you time off: You are required to give your maid at least one day off per week and to pay her full wage for this day.
- Providing the appropriate clothes or uniform, if applicable (some families require the domestic worker to wear a uniform and in this case they have to provide it).
- Ensuring access to medical treatment.
- Treating her in a way that preserves her dignity and self-respect.
- Your maid is entitled to obtain a copy of the employment contract and the employer must give it to you.
- Providing three meals a day, or fulfilling her needs of meals.
- Your maid is free to practice her religious rituals in the places designated for such purposes.
Overall, it is important for you to fulfill your obligations towards your maid in a responsible and professional manner. This will help to maintain a positive and productive working relationship and ensure that the needs of your maid are met.