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As an administrative executive working in a freezone company, you may have faced a situation where your team leader is highly disrespectful and demeans you. But did you know that you have the right to a safe and appropriate working environment, free from verbal abuse and harassment?

According to Article 13(13) of the Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations, an employer in the UAE must provide a safe and appropriate working environment to an employee. This means that your employer is legally obligated to ensure that you are not subjected to any form of harassment, including verbal abuse.

What Constitutes Verbal Abuse and Misconduct?

Article 14(2) of the Employment Law explicitly prohibits various forms of harassment, including sexual, verbal, physical, and psychological harassment. This includes any form of harassment from employers, superiors, colleagues, or anyone working with the affected employee.

If your boss is being disrespectful and using demeaning language or shouting at you in front of others, they can be liable for imprisonment for at least six months or a fine up to Dh5,000. This is according to Article 427 of the Federal Law No. 31 of 2021 On the Issuance of the Crimes and Penalties Law.

What Can You Do?

If you are facing verbal abuse or harassment from your boss, you have the right to file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). You can then consider resigning from your employment without serving notice within 5 days after registering the complaint with MoHRE.

Remember, you have the right to a safe and respectful work environment. Don’t hesitate to take action if you are facing verbal abuse or misconduct from your employer.