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United Arab Emirates
Study of Sick Leaves in Ministries &
Federal Entities 2012
@FAHR_UAE
Federal Authority for Government
Human Resources
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: Executive Summary
The Federal Law No (9) for 2011, amending certain provisions of Decree
Federal Law No. (11) for 2008 on Human Resources in the Federal
Government, and the Cabinet Resolution No. (13) for 2012 on the Executive
Regulations of HR Law, different types Vacations and details, including leave
without pay, covered different types of leaves, including sick leave.
: Scope of Study
This analysis of current situation of sick leaves relies on data
extracted from the Human Resource Management Information System
(HRMIS) – ‘Bayanati’ - from January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2012
The study covers 15 ministries and 3 federal bodies subject to HR
Law and its Executive Regulations, and operating Bayanati’ System.
These entities are employing a total workforce of about 35,604
employees.
The study covers all types of leave: sick leave, maternity leave, work-
related injury leave and sick leave on medical grounds.
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Scope of Implementation
Performance review has been conducted for the 15 ministries and 3 federal entities subject to the HR Law, its regulations and amendments, and whose data is available in Bayanati’ System, within the First Performance Report
Ministries Implementing HR Law and its Executive Regulations
1 Ministry of Public Works
2 Ministry of Economy
3 Ministry of Environment & Water
4 Ministry of Foreign Trade
5 Ministry of Education
6 Ministry of Higher Education & scientific Research
7 Ministry of Culture, Youth & Community Development
8 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Excluding Diplomatic Corps)
9 Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs
10 Ministry of Social Affairs
11 Ministry of Health
12 Ministry of Energy
13 Ministry of Justice (Excluding Judges)
14 Ministry of Labour
15 Ministry of Finance
Federal Authorities Implementing RH Law & Regulations thereof
16 مالعإلل
ينطوال
National Media Council
17 ةيموكحال
ة
Federal Authority for Government Human Resources
18 فاقوألاو
General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowment
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Classification of leaves according to number of days
Type of Leave Total Days
1 Annual 325,318
2 Sick
127,817
3 Accrued 143,793
4 Maternity 134,307
5 Study 50,229
6 Special 37,962
7 Unpaid
23,061
8 Hajj 10,810
9 Absence 8,711
10 Bereavement or Iddah 5,520
11 Paternity 830
Total Leave Days 868.484
*Working weeks, not working days
Distribution of Leaves by Percentages, 2012
%3.3 1% 1% 1% 0% 4%
6%
15%
37%
17% 15%
Absence Sick Accrued* Maternity*
Study Special Unpaid Hajj
Absence Iddah Paternity
Status Analysis
Leave Accruals were cancelled as of January 1, 2013 according to the Executive Regulations
The total days of sick leaves and maternity leaves are approximately equal to the annual leave
5
8
69.5
84
58.2
25
127.1
57
8.6
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Sick leaves in 18 federal entities, 2012
Sick Medical Work-related injury
2012 2011
Status Analysis
Sick leave days declined from 135, 761 working days in 2011 to 127 817 working
days In 2012, a decrease of 6%. However, sick leave approved by the Medical
Committee increased from 8,604 working days in 2011 to 58, 225 working days
in 2012, almost 7-fold.
Maternity leave not included
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Distribution of Sick Leave by Nationality and
Gender
2012 2011
13%
4%
9%
74%
13%
4%
10% 73%
Total sick leaves:
127,817 working days
Status Analysis
Total sick leaves:
135,761 working days
Nationals (Male)
Nationals (Female)
Expats (Male)
Expats (Female)
This variation in the percentages is an indication to increasing number of female
employees compared to males in federal bodies because national females generally
outnumber other groups
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Average days of sick leave for each
employee by nationality and sex
Overall average in 2011
80.4 days/employee
90.3 days/employee
Overall average in 2012
12.74
2011
2012
5.91
2.50 2.84 2.27 2.80
0.69
0.40
Status Analysis
Leaves generally declined in 2012 compared to 2011 for male and female
nationals. Overall, the average leave days for all employees in 18 federal entities
dropped from 4.08 to 3.59 working days per employee
Expats (Female)
Nationals (Female)
Expats (Male)
Nationals (Male)
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Numerical & Percentage Distribution of all
Leaves by Duration
Status Analysis
Study results show that:
47% of sick leaves in 2012 were for one, two or three days.
27% of sick leaves extended to 15 days and more
Distribution of leave by working days per week in
2012
34%
16%
21% 21%
9%
Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday Sunday
Status Analysis
It was found that 34% of sick leaves fall on Sundays, the beginning of the working week
Total number of sick leaves
in 2012 = 127,817
working days
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Distribution of sick leave applications frequency in 2012
38%
21%
3%
2% 2%
3% 4%
13%
9% 6%
+10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Sick leave applications frequency
Status Analysis It was found that 38% of employees applied for sick leave only once, while 3% applied 10 times and more for sick leaves
Sick Leaves by Month
1st Semester 2
nd Semester 3
rd Semester
18,000
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2012 2013
Status Analysis
It was found that sick leave rates are on the rise with the start of the semester
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Sick Leaves by job classifications, 2012
Status Analysis
Obviously, the percentages are higher in larger sectors like Education and Health
Sick Leaves by Age Group
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000 30,000
20,000
10,000
0
18-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 +60
Status Analysis
Age Group 30-40 is the highest in sick leaves
Educational & Support Jobs
Administrative & Support Jobs
Medial & Support Jobs
Specialized Jobs
Crafts & Support Services
Labour & Social Affairs
Financial & Economic
Engineering & Support Jobs
Media, Culture & Arts
Religious
(Blank)
Agriculture, Livestock &
Fisheries
Number of Leaves
Number of Employees
