"Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

An unbelievable claim by a member of the Federal National Council

http://www.kippreport.com/blog/a-maids-wage/

Re: "Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

Now now Meow, these workers should be honored that they are even allowed into the GCC.

Re: "Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

I'm just astounded that there are different minimum wages based on nationality.

Re: "Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

Maybe so it aligns with blood money calculations.

Re: "Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

I'm not sure what that means.

Re: "Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

In fairness, the declared minimum salaries for maids are a good proxy for (i) quality of work and (ii) attractiveness. Both points of importance in this world.

Re: "Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

In accordance with Sharia law, if one causes the death or injury of another person accidentally or intentionally, he or she has to pay blood money or diya. The blood money is to be paid to the victim's family as compensation. Whilst, in principle, the amount is meant to fixed for males and female it often varies by nationality / religion etc

Re: "Minimum wage unfair to Emirati employers"
 

(Insert deportation worthy rant here)