The UAE government has released official data outlining how much compensation a worker can receive for a major injury sustained at the workplace, and the amounts are in the millions of naira.
Workers who incur total disability as a result of a workplace injury are eligible for compensation ranging from AED 18,000 to AED 200,000 (N6,483,038 to N72,033,764 in Nigerian naira).
UAE workplace injury compensation: What you need to know
The same range applies to cases of partial disability. Workers who experience injuries that do not result in complete loss of function may be eligible for compensation ranging from AED 18,000 to AED 200,000 (N6,483,038 to N72,033,764).
Although, the final amount is determined by the extent of the disability. Death due to employment harm is also covered.
If a worker dies as a result of a work-related accident, the deceased’s beneficiaries are entitled to compensation ranging from AED 18,000 to AED 200,000 (N6,483,038 to N72,033,764).
The declaration is especially important for the significant number of Nigerian workers living in the UAE, as it details the financial protection available to them in the event of a major workplace accident.
The figures indicate that the actual payout within that range is not fixed, implying that the specifics of each case will determine where the final compensation falls.
UAE residency permit: monthly salary to get for residency permit
GistReel reported that foreigners whose employers offer housing must earn at least AED 3,000 per month to meet the financial requirements for residency.
According to the data supplied, this is around N1.11 million. Applicants who do not receive housing from their work must meet a higher income criteria.
They must show that they make at least AED 4,000 each month, which is around N1.48 million.
