UAE maternity laws drive women out of work. Distribution of UAE women employee
Work Type:
- Sales/ Customer Service 30%
- Clerical/ administrative 40%
- Professional 20%
- Managerial 10%
Sector Type:
- Legal 10%
- Construction, Property 10%
- Leisure and Tourism 10%
- Media and Publishing 10%
- Technology 10%
- Local and Central government 10%
- Banking and Finance 10%
- Education 15%
- Health 15%
Conclusion
The UAE has a very low ratio of female to male employees.
Flaw in the maternity leave policy is causing withdrawal of female workers from their work.
The insufficient maternity leaves and the discrimination against women employees are responsible for keeping qualified women out of work.
Women are struggling with the unreasonable expectations forced on them by the society.
The attitude of the employers towards new mothers is not much sensitive and encouraging.
Recommendations
- Women vital part of a sustainable economy.
- Introduction of adequate employment benefits for expectant and nursing mothers.
- Equal treatment should be offered at work.
- Longer maternity leave or flexible hours of working.
- Adequate legal support in order to continue their careers without any hassles.
- Moreover, the support of employers and the society.