Qatar labour law 2004 international labour organization. Aug 23, 2017 qatar has approved a law limiting domestic staff to a maximum of 10 hours work a day, the first such protection for thousands of household maids, nannies and cooks in the emirate the domestic. In may 2014 dla piper released over 60 recommendations for reforming the kafala system including the abolition of exit visas and the introduction of a minimum wage which qatar has pledged to implement. This reform is also very important for international employers because local nationals are highly subsidized by.
Qatar to enforce ban on labour accommodation in family areas gallery. Social security law issued by the amiri order in law no. A guide to understanding qatar labor law velocity global. Qatar legal is a reliable source that contributes in the dissemination of legislations and all legal information in qatar state. Copied 8 february 2010 from the qatar embassy in washingtons website. Most expats in qatar, including myself, have been waiting for changes to be made on the sometimes abusive labor laws. If you are looking for a better job in qatar see new job vacancies in qatar. Jacky given us qatar labour laws because of our management started a new project in gulf country s. The labour law in qatar offers a body of laws outlining legal rights, restrictions and obligations of employees and employers. Qatars failure to enact meaningful reforms for its kafala sponsorship system leaves hundreds of thousands of lowpaid migrant workers at serious risk of forced labor and other abuses. The qatar labour law and the qfc employment regulations. Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons.
Emphasising the importance of the role of labor committees within the facilities, especially with regard to educati. Qatar moves to announce abolishment of kafala system. Where individuals are excluded from the provisions of the labour law. Qatar population policy passed in 2009 tackles both, first, by promoting higher fertility rates among qataris and second, through advocat. Qatar labour law 2 law no 14 of the year 2004 we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. How qatar is still failing on workers rights ahead of the world cup qatars reaction in the face of this widespread criticism, qatari officials have increasingly acknowledged the reality of abuses against migrant workers, and crucially that they need to address the issue. The legal system in qatar is implemented in two ways, through the sharia court or islamic court, which factors the islamic. People will now apply to the government rather than their employer for. Qatar commissioned international law firm dla piper to produce a report investigating the immigrant labour system.
Definitions article 1 this law shall be called the labor law. The existing work sponsorship framework in qatar, known as kafala, currently requires all foreign national employees to obtain their employers consent prior to travelling abroad or when switching. The new law will make it easier for workers to leave. Malls will usually open late at night and typically post or announce their new hours a few. Qatar labour law pdf file the provisions of the labour law accompanied with this law shall be applied. Qatars labour situation has come under close scrutiny since it won its bid to host the 2022. Dont sign new contracts after or before new labor law. We, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. Update on labour bans in qatar qatar new labour law al. Unofficial translation of labor law, update on october 2014. In accordance with article 54 of the labour law law no. Qatar s adoption of a new law on domestic workers provides labor rights for domestic workers for the first time, human rights watch said today.
A major impact on the operation of the sponsorship system is expected. Subject to the provisions of article programming php rasmus lerdorf pdf 1 of this law, the right to file a lawsuit for a. The law was officially published in the official gazette on july 7, 2015 and would become applicable effective. In september 2014 the emir said that he was personally. With the new labor law, changing jobs in qatar is much easier now. Things to know when you resign or get terminated from your job. The 2022 fifa world cup as a potential catalyst for labor reform in qatar. The new law is the latest step towards improving and protecting the rights of every expatriate worker in qatar, issa alnuaimi, the labor minister, said in a statement. The new law will make it easier for workers to leave qatar and transfer their sponsorship within qatar. Published on may 14, 2014 qatar has proposed changes to its controversial labour laws affecting 1. Whilst the excluded employees are aware of which regulations govern their employment there would appear to be a general misconception in qatar as to how the labour law exclusions are applied, i. There is no need for the companies to make new contracts with their employees after implementation of the new law but the existing contracts will be valid as long as the employee is willing to continue in his job.
The labour law we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. The law no 11 of 2015 new companies law which entered into force in august 2015 has fully repealed the old commercial companies law no 5 of 2002. And when it finally took effect in december of last year, many in the work force rejoiced. Welcome to qatar labor law welcome to the qatar labor law website. A better understanding of the qatar labor law will help employers and. First, all in force, amended and abrogated legisla. Upon obtaining new employment, the worker shall notify the employer immediately, and stay regularly in the work up to the end of the notification. Dec, 2016 the expatriates law does not state what type of breach would be sufficient to prove that it was a fundamental breach, however, under the qatari labour law law no. Law na 28 of the year 1969 concerning labor in the oil sector. To leave qatar, the employee needs to inform his employer. Changes to qatar labour law come into effect december 2016 the qatari government has confirmed changes to the kafala sponsorship system these came into effect on 14 december 2016. Jacky given us qatar labour laws because of our management. How to calculate end of service or gratuity for jobs in qatar.
Upon termination of the employment contract, an employee is entitled to endofservice gratuity and leave salary. Almeezan qatar legal portal, accessed 15 september 20. Qatar labour law changes a sham, says trade union ituc. All you need to know about qatar labor law in 2019 gulf day.
Qatar labour law pdf download the full and latest qatar labor law issued by hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar. Labour laws in qatar employment regulations in doha. Download suffolk university report building a new future. Jun 26, 2018 ilo governing body, complaint concerning nonobservance by qatar of the forced labour convention, 1930 no. Qatar passes law to protect employment rights of domestic. Demography, migration, and labour market in qatar explanatory note no. The provisions of the labour law, or any part thereof, may be applied to the employment of the individuals set out in the last four bullet points above subject to a resolution of the council of ministers upon the recommendation of the minister. Qatar and its labour laws have been under the spotlight ever since the country was named the host of the 2022 world cup. On december 2016, the qatari government introduced a new labour law which it said would bring tangible benefits to workers in the country by abolishing the kafala system. Article 2 the following terms and phrases, whenever mentioned in this law, shall have the meanings expressed next to them, unless the context requires otherwise.
Qatar law no 14 of 2004, the labour law, governs the terms of employment of the majority of individuals currently working in the state of qatar. Published in the official gazette on 16 february 2014. Sources for the content came from and were passed by the national assembly. Qatar passes law to protect employment rights of domestic workers. Qatars government, its international partners, and institutions with global influence such as footballs world governing body fifa and its sponsors, cannot and must not use this new law to claim that qatars migrant labour problem has been solved. The provisions of the labour law attached herewith shall come into force. Download us state department trafficking in persons report 2014. Mohan mlm,dllal,dcs,mba pursuing hrmanager coimbatore641107 cell. Qatars labour ministry shuts down 15 recruitment agencies. Qatar may seem to be a small country by size, but, in commercial terms it is a rising giant. Employees may not have the courage to terminate the contract, especially as they are in a foreign country, but the law states that a worker may terminate it before the contracts with a definite duration expires.
In may 2014, ali bin samikh almarri, chairman of qatars national human rights committee nhrc, said that doha had officially announced the end of the current sponsorship system, and had passed a new law replacing it with a new one in which contracts are signed between the workers and their employers. The preparation of the worker accommodation planning regulations involved a large. She added, however, that the new legislation, passed at a time when qatar s laws remain under scrutiny from the international labour organisation, must be rigorously imposed by the authorities. Unregistered employee means an employee working outside of a labor unit. Kuwait labor law for the private sector with the explanatory memorandum to. May 14, 2014 qatar has promised to scrap key elements of its controversial labour laws, in the wake of an international outcry over conditions for migrant workers before the 2022 world cup, which followed a. Before being sent to his highness the emir for endorsement, all proposed laws require. Download qatar labor law pdf download download the permanent constitution of the state of qatar download download government hr law no. Domestic workers rights in qatar human rights watch. The qatar labour law states that an employee can terminate a contract government of albertaflickr. On 14th december 2016, the new immigration law will be implemented. Qatar announces changes to labour law news al jazeera. Qatar foundation qatar rail company ministry of public health.
We, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of. Qatar companies commercial law update qatar companies commercial law update know the rules, know your way ahead. The amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. The provisions of the labour law accompanied with this law shall be. The new regulations, aimed at making it easier for migrant workers to change jobs and leave the country, came into effect immediately. Al meezan qatari legal portal legislations and decrees. The labour law article 3 excludes various individuals and entities, including but not limited to, individuals employed by ministries and other governmental organisations, public institutions and companies which have been established by qatar petroleum and domestic and casual employees from its provisions and regulation. Qatar introduces changes to labour law news al jazeera. In cases where the labour law does not apply to the expatriate worker, the minister or his nominee may approve the transfer of the expatriate to any other employer in the event of abuse by the employer or as if deemed to be in the publics interest. Ota photosflickr changes made on qatar labour law with the kafala system abolished, the ministry of administrative development, labour and social affairs made sure of implementing the provision of law no. Law no 14 of 2004 labour law governs the terms of employment of the majority of employees currently working in qatar. The worker shall notify the employer of the new employment immediately on obtaining there of and shall continue with the work thereafter till the expiry of the. Qatar s failure to enact meaningful reforms for its kafala sponsorship system leaves hundreds of thousands of lowpaid migrant workers at serious risk of forced labor and other abuses. We hamad bin khalifa aithani, emir of the state of qatar.
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