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Arabian Business
27-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Does an accident on commute in the UAE count as a workplace injury for insurance?
Injuries sustained during the commute to and from work in the UAE should be treated as a workplace injury and compensation should be paid accordingly, said the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA). Insured Emiratis and/or their beneficiaries are offered a compensation payment if proven to suffer from a work-related injury while commuting to and from work or if proven to be exposed to a work-related injury, the GPSSA in the UAE said. An official police report must be submitted in the event of an accident to determine whether the insured's injury or decease was the result of a work-related injury or otherwise, depending on the route taken while commuting to and from work. UAE commute injury insurance If an injury leads to death or total disability, the insured is entitled to a pension payment regardless of the employment years. This pension amount is calculated at a maximum of 100 per cent of the insured's pension calculation salary, if the individual has completed a service period of 35 years. According to the provisions of UAE Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 regarding pension and social security and its amendments, a compensation of AED75,000 ($20,400) is distributed to the insured's beneficiaries as per the Sharia Islamic law if the insured's decease has been proven to lead to total disability due to a work-related matter. However, if the injury has resulted in a partial disability, the insured is entitled to a compensation equal to the percentage of the disability, multiplied by AED75,000 ($20,400). If the insured has been proven to inflict injury on his/herself or if the injury was found to be the result of consuming prohibited substances, he/she is denied a compensation. A compensation is also denied if found that the insured individual has violated security and safety procedures or workplace instructions, as submitted official proof by a competent authority. Insured individuals are advised by the GPSSA to follow the rules and procedures that preserve their rights when and if involved in an accident while commuting to work, and to adhere to their office policies regarding prompt and accurate attendance and departure records to determine exact travel logistics to the workplace. A work-related injury as per the federal pension law is defined as an injury resulting from an accident that an insured individual is exposed to during or because of a work-related injury or an accident while commuting to or from work, in addition to an occupational disease because of embarking in certain procedures and professions, or decease due to work-related fatigue or stress, concluded the GPSSA.
Khaleej Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Accidents during daily job commute classified as work-related injuries for some employees
Accidents that occur during daily commute to and from work are considered work-related injuries, according to General Pension and Social Security Authority. This means, insured Emiratis and/or their beneficiaries can get compensation from the GPSSA if proven they have suffered from a work-related injury while commuting to and from work or if proven to be exposed to a work-related injury, it was announced on Tuesday. A compensation of Dh75,000 is distributed to the insured's beneficiaries as per the Sharia Islamic law if the insured's death has been proven to lead to total disability due to a work-related matter. If the injury has resulted in a partial disability, the insured is entitled to a compensation equal to the percentage of the disability, multiplied by Dh75,000. However, if the insured has been proven to inflict injury on his/herself or if the injury was found to be the result of consuming prohibited substances, he/she is denied a compensation. A compensation is also denied if found that the insured individual has violated security and safety procedures or workplace instructions, as submitted official proof by a competent authority.
Zawya
27-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Accidents that occur during daily commute to and from work are considered work-related injuries, the GPSSA explains
Abu Dhabi – Insured Emiratis and/or their beneficiaries are offered a compensation payment if proven to suffer from a work-related injury while commuting to and from work or if proven to be exposed to a work-related injury, clarifies the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA). An official police report must be submitted in the event of an accident to determine whether the insured's injury or decease was the result of a work-related injury or otherwise, depending on the route taken while commuting to and from work. If an injury leads to death or total disability, the insured is entitled to a pension payment regardless of the employment years. This pension amount is calculated at a maximum of 100% of the insured's pension calculation salary, if the individual has completed a service period of 35 years. According to the provisions of Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 regarding pension and social security and its amendments, a compensation of AED75,000 is distributed to the insured's beneficiaries as per the Sharia Islamic law if the insured's decease has been proven to lead to total disability due to a work-related matter. However, if the injury has resulted in a partial disability, the insured is entitled to a compensation equal to the percentage of the disability, multiplied by AED75,000. If the insured has been proven to inflict injury on his/herself or if the injury was found to be the result of consuming prohibited substances, he/she is denied a compensation. A compensation is also denied if found that the insured individual has violated security and safety procedures or workplace instructions, as submitted official proof by a competent authority. Said that, insured individuals are advised by the GPSSA to follow the rules and procedures that preserve their rights when and if involved in an accident while commuting to work, and to adhere to their office policies regarding prompt and accurate attendance and departure records to determine exact travel logistics to the workplace. A work-related injury as per the federal pension law is defined as an injury resulting from an accident that an insured individual is exposed to during or because of a work-related injury or an accident while commuting to or from work, in addition to an occupational disease because of embarking in certain procedures and professions, or decease due to work-related fatigue or stress, concluded the GPSSA. For more information, please contact: Dina El Shammaa Media and Public Relations Senior Specialist E-mail: Website:
Gulf Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Pension payments for May to be disbursed Tuesday: GPSSA
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) announced that a total of Dhs831,363,259.82 worth of pension payments will be disbursed on Tuesday 27th May 2025, an increase of Dhs52,814,510 from May 2024, when pension payments totalled Dhs778,548,749.06. The payments will benefit a total of 49,910 pensioners and beneficiaries, an increase of 1,760 from the 48,150 who received disbursements in May 2024. Pension payments are disbursed to civilians subject to the laws implemented by the GPSSA as well as to eligible pensioners and beneficiaries whose files are managed by the GPSSA on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and in accordance with the pension laws by which they are subject to. WAM
Hi Dubai
07-05-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
GPSSA Launches Medical Retirement Awareness Campaign in May
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched a month-long awareness campaign in May to educate Emiratis on the rules and entitlements surrounding medical retirement, also known as unfitness to work. This initiative is part of GPSSA's ongoing "Topic of the Month" series aimed at clarifying key aspects of the federal pension system. The campaign responds to a rising number of public inquiries on social media regarding medical retirement. It focuses on eligibility criteria, qualifying medical conditions and injuries, and the procedures involved in applying for medical retirement through the GPSSA's Ma'ashi platform under the "Work Fitness Assessment" service. Medical retirement applies to individuals deemed unable to work due to serious health conditions or injuries sustained either at work or en route to their workplace. When certified by the competent medical committee, such cases are covered under Federal Law No. 7 of 1999 on Pension and Social Security and its amendments. Dr. Maysa Rashed Ghadeer, Head of the Government Communication Office at the GPSSA, emphasized the importance of public awareness in making informed career and retirement decisions. 'Understanding the rights and benefits of social security is essential to ensuring long-term financial and social stability for Emiratis,' she said. The initiative targets over 154,000 insured individuals, 21,000 pensioners, and nearly 20,000 employers under the federal pension system. The GPSSA aims to ensure that citizens are well-informed about their entitlements, particularly when faced with unforeseen medical challenges that could affect their ability to work. Medical retirement, when verified, enables eligible individuals to retire before the standard age with financial support, offering protection and dignity to those unable to continue their employment due to health-related issues. News Source: Emirates News Agency
