Midday break rule violators 'not paying fines'

Dubai: The majority of companies violating the midday break rule, which stipulates a halt on all outdoor work from 12.30 to 3 pm during July and August, have not paid the enforced fines. About 298 of the 335 companies which were caught violating the midday break rule across the country for the month of July have not paid the enforced fines, according to Ministry of Labour statistics released on Wednesday.  Although the total amount of the fines is Dh3.35 million only Dh370,000 have been paid to the ministry from the fines so far.Companies which do not comply with the rule could face fines of Dh30,000 and have a ban on issuing work permits up to one year...[Read full story]