Dubai: More than 1,000 expat workers have completed the Workforce Educational and Awareness programme in Dubai since its launch this June.
The programme, which aims to educate expat employees in the emirate of the country’s laws and inform them of their rights and duties, was created by a team from four government departments, including the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs (PCLA) in Dubai.
Maj Gen Obaid Muhair Bin Surour, chairman of PCLA, said, “We aim to create a healthy work environment in Dubai, one which protects the workers’ rights and meets global standards,” adding that the institute will ensure that workers in the emirate are not subjected to any kind of exploitation.
“By knowing the country’s laws and what rights they have, employees can ensure they don’t fall prey to exploitation,” he said.
