Psychological Wellbeing & Workers' Safety

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When an employer starts his business they make sure to grasp the good attention on the standards and legal duties of employees’ physical safety. But, most employers forget to create an environment for psychological safety as well. There is very little or no understanding of mental health. Commonly, it is understandable that treating people with respect and being fair with them is enough for employees’ self-esteem. But, now with the passage of time, there is a separate portion for psychological wellbeing in the legislation, for that these labour and employment lawyers come and play an important role. 

What is this psychological wellbeing is?

Labour and Employment Lawyers guide employers that a psychological workplace is that in which there is no harassment, bullying, recklessness, ignorance, undue stress, ragging, or any kind of maltreatment that comes under this psychological wellbeing. For maintaining the standard of mental health of employees these lawyers guide the employers on how to protect their workers at their workplace. If the employers have not worked on these areas then they must take a few steps. Such as to understand the legislation, employees' rights, and protection, standards of employment in legislation. All these things need a thorough reading and if you are still unable to understand then ask your lawyer to guide you on this legalese properly. After this reading, start drafting your organization's policies, rules and regulations. In order to protect your organization from future legal troubles.  

If you have not included psychological safety rules in your policies then start writing. Make strict rules on three main things which are: violence, bullying, and harassment. So that if any employee comes across one of these you or your organization is able to take legal action against the culprit and protect the innocent one. Make sure that your policies regarding these rules are up to date according to the latest legislation. Lawyers will guide you on this so that it can be understandable for all without legal jargon. Because legal documentation involves a lot of law language which can be difficult for a layman to understand.

Safety at the workplace:

Safety at the workplace is the first priority of the Employers/Builders. UAE government does not allow any little space for making mistakes at the workplace. It is not just about pre-construction or during construction. Even when the construction is finished and people have to start working inside the building then Facility Management Companies, have to make sure that there is no compromise on the security and safety of the people working and moving inside the building. Facility Management Companies should also consult the Lawyers in Dubai or the Legal Consultants before starting the operations. They need Lawyers and Legal Consultants for;

• Getting Advice that how a business can be started.
• How employees should be hired.
• About Trade License
• About Insurance
• About Staff recruitment
• About Business and Employment Documents

Note: Facility Management is a Company that has to manage and control all the facilities, requirements, resources, operations and the management of a building in the world. The same applies here in the United Arab Emirates. This service can be for a Commercial building as well as Residential Building.

Role of Advocates for the Staff working:

Staff working for the construction site or for the Facility Management Companies, always do work on Employment Contract, submitted in UAE Labour Ministry. Therefore it makes then a resident of UAE having employment/residence VISA where they have employee rights defined by UAE Labour Law. These staff/crew may also book a consultation with Labour and Employment Lawyers. These Advocates or Consultants are known as Emirati Employment Lawyers in Dubai. They have the right to engage these Advocates helping them to understand;

• JOB Description
• Employee Hand Book
• Offer Letter
• Employment Contracts
• Gratuity Plan

It's a simple process where employees are kept safe by the MOHRE so they could not be spoiled or exploited by wealthy and stable employers. MOHRE can be contacted here on their toll-free number; 800 60. A Toll-Free number is for everyone for legal help/aid. Lawyers and Consultants can also be approached from the private sector. For example, Emirati Law Firm Al Shaiba Advocates and Legal Consultants can be approached at their Office located in Business Bay or contact details as follows;

• +971 50 188 8453
• collection@askthelaw.ae 
• ask the law website