Minister: Hire people of determination
Bu Humaid says new policy guarantees equal job opportunities
The UAE aims to have the “largest number” of people of determination integrated with the labour force and guarantee them equal employment opportunities in various sectors, a minister said yesterday.
The statement follows UAE Cabinet Resolution No 43 of 2018 last month, which seeks to enhance participation of people of determination in ■ the national workforce. Hessa Bint Eisa Bu Humaid, Minister of Community Development, said: “The UAE has faith in empowering people of determination and with the launch of the employment of people of determination policy and its objectives, their rights will be ensured and they will be fully supported in gaining equal access to long-term employment positions.”
Bu Humaid said the policy is currently focusing on protection of rights such as testing and recruitment, required work environment, organisation and flexibility of work, performance appraisal and management.
It also focuses on career development and educational opportunities, retention, return to work and training, and employment of those with severe disabilities.
“The ministry has also categorised 11 types of disabilities with detailed studies of each type which will help place employees in a larger scale of jobs,” she said.