Abu Dhabi, 26th May 2013 (WAM) - Abu Dhabi Police warned resident regular workers against gathering or negotiating with passers-by, to perform independent (part-time temporary) jobs, stressing that this is a violation of the labor and residency laws and punishable by law.
The Police indicated that it has received repeated complaints from the public, emphasizing that it will hold to account workers who gather in search of additional work, especially in residential areas outside the city of Abu Dhabi, as well as their sponsors and employers. In this context, Brigadier Amir Al Muhairi, Deputy Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, vowed to pursue workers who seek illegal temporary jobs, thus violating all resolutions and instructions governing businesses. "This aims to uproot this scourge, in accordance with applicable law and procedures," he said. He added: "A number of regular workers roam the streets after working hours, giving passers-by their contact details, offering to provide freelance work, such as chores, maintenance, transportation, construction, communication and others."He emphasized that police patrols will be intensified to apprehend workers who offer to provide illegal services and to fine motorists who stop in restricted places around roundabouts or in the streets to request the services of such workers. Brigadier Al Muhairi also urged sponsors and community members to refuse such illegal services, which tarnish the image of public facilities such as parks, when they are used as black markets by greedy individuals seeking to make illegal gains. He stressed that such illegal acts are harmful to both citizens and residents alike, and have negative impacts on consumers, not to mention the various legal issues that ensue, given that such jobs are not subject to official control. Moreover, he called on the public not to employ such workers and to report them in order to eradicate this scourge, in cooperation with the competent authorities. You are here: Home | Media Centre | Latest News | News News Share Print Send to Friend Your name * * Your email * * * Friend's name * * Friend's email * * * Saturday, 25 May, 2013ADP warned resident workers (regular) against gathering or negotiating with passers-by, to perform independent (part-time temporary) jobs, stressing that this is a violation of Labor and Residency laws and punishable by law. The Police indicated that it has received repeated complaints from the public, emphasizing that it will hold to account workers who gather in search of additional work, especially in residential areas outside the city of Abu Dhabi, as well as their sponsors and employers. In this context, Brigadier Amir Al Muhairi, Deputy Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ vowed to pursue workers who seek illegal temporary jobs, thus violating all resolutions and instructions governing businesses. "This aims to uproot this scourge, in accordance with applicable law and procedures," he said. He added: "A number of regular workers roam the streets after working hours, giving passers-by their contact details, offering to provide freelance work, such as chores, maintenance, transportation, construction, communication and others"Moreover, Brigadier Al Muhairi noted that neighborhoods, sidewalks, street roundabouts and sandy areas are not a gathering spot. He emphasized that police patrols will be intensified to apprehend workers who offer to provide illegal services and to fine motorists who stop in restricted places around roundabouts or in the streets to request the services of such workers. Brigadier Al Muhairi also urged sponsors and community members to refuse such illegal services, which tarnish the image of public facilities such as parks, when they are used as black markets by greedy individuals seeking to make illegal gains. He stressed that such illegal acts are harmful to both citizens and residents alike, and have negative impacts on consumers, not to mention the various legal issues that ensue, given that such jobs are not subject to official control. Moreover, he called on the public not to employ such workers and to report them in order to eradicate this scourge, in cooperation with the competent authorities. Brigadier Al Muhairi criticized those who illegally employ regular workers, whether with good intentions or because of the low wages of part-time temporary hired help. "Some people hire such workers, unaware of the negative risks involved," indicated Al Muhairi. He explained that workers gather around cars claiming to have numerous skills, while people know for a fact that they lack the required competence. Furthermore, Brigadier Al Muhairi revealed that some of these workers are involved in a number of thefts, which result in security, social, mental and physical damages on the victims. "After completing the task they were hired to do, some of these workers return when the residents are absent, and steal valuable possessions, thus incurring the home owners significant losses," he continued. Concluding, the Deputy Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ urged concerned entities and community members to cooperate in order to face this scourge, by quickly reporting any illegal worker roaming the streets to check the validity of their visas and work permits. This would prevent such individuals offering their services, which cause resentment among families in residential neighborhoods.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2013.
