Labour law state of qatar 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. Labour laws in qatar employment regulations in doha. On december 2016, a new law governing the sponsorship of. Termination of contract under new labour law rules 2016. The law was officially published in the official gazette. First, all in force, amended and abrogated legislations since 1961 a. The new law has been aligned with several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a signatory and which have come into effect over the last 36 years. New expat law end of kafala system qatar s new labour law no 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates has come into force on 14th dec, 2016. A guide to understanding qatar labor law by velocityglobal april 24, 2017 october 17th, 2017 no comments as one of the worlds fastestgrowing economies and largest exporters of natural gas, there are plenty of benefits to starting up operations in qatar.
All parties involved should adhere to the labor law. Qatar new labor law and working contracts welcome qatar. 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. General provisions article 2 arabic shall be the language to be used in all records, contracts, files, data, etc. On july 26, 2012, the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no. A conversation with his highness sheikh tamim bin hamad althani, amir of the state of qatar. Fresh job contracts for expats under new law 2016 end. Qatari legal portal almeezan is a comprehensive website that encompasses, inter alia. The reforms will allow foreign workers wishing to leave qatar to apply for permission up to 72 hours in. Dec 12, 2016 amnesty international claims qatar s new labor laws do not improve the rights of migrant workers, who are key to the building of stadiums for the 2022 world cup. The law reforming rules that oversee exit visas and work contracts in the gasrich gulf state was published in qatar s official qatar s new labour law to come into force in dec. Bahrain labour law bahrain labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. It remains unclear whether new contracts will be issued next month or if the rules will still apply to existing ones.
Nov 08, 2015 qatar announces a new law in favor of foreign workers. Labour law upcoming changes october 26 2016 1 free download as powerpoint presentation. Qatars ministry of labors department of labour relations has legislation in place that allows workers to accommodate complaints, sue for damages and seek exemption from court fees should they have a dispute with their employer. Dont sign new contracts after or before new labor law. Download qatar labor law pdf download download the permanent constitution of the state of qatar download download government hr law no. The labour law in qatar offers a body of laws outlining legal rights, restrictions and obligations of employees and employers. In accordance with article 9 of the qfc law, these regulations are written in the. Article 6 establishment of the employment standards office. Here are the top 5 changes that you might want to keep in mind. Except as otherwise provided for in any other law the provisions of this law shall not apply to the following categories. Following are the official uae labor law pdf articles that should be follow by both employer and employee which includes the full details of employment contract of workers, salaries of workers, occupational injuries during work, end of service gratuity, working hours, annual leaves, termination, resignation and much more. 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 jobs.
Qatar companies commercial law update general provisions this communication contains general information only, and none of deloitte touche tohmatsu limited, its member firms, or their related entities collectively. On 14th december 2016, the new immigration law will be implemented. I searched and referenced many places and i am happy to say that i have found an arabic version of uae labour law which you can download below. The legal basis for this is set out in the resolution of the minister of labor and social affairs no. General definitions and principles, employment agreement, working conditions, holidays and vacations, safety and labour hygiene, labour inspection, apprenticeship and employment, workers and employers organizations, welfare services to workers, dispute settlement forums, high labour council and fines and. Plus, if an employee works more than eight hours in a day, they receive overtime. This is the first time a definitive date has been given for the new laws to come into force. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published. 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. All that is given to the worker for his work by virtue of a written or unwritten work contract regardless of the kind of wage or its. Whereas the article previously required that salaries salaries and any other sums to which an employee is entitled under hisher contract of employment. The enforcement of worker accommodation facility regulation in qatar is the responsibility of the ministry of administrative development, labor and social affairs. The qatari government has introduced a new labour law which it says will bring tangible benefits to workers in the country.
The branches of the ministry of labour and social affairs that are in charge of labour affairs in the emirates of the federation. Mde 225242 2016 qatar has been under intense international scrutiny for its treatment of migrant workers since being awarded the rights to host the 2022 world cup. New hr law sets salary structure, allowances for govt employees. The existing work sponsorship framework in qatar, known as kafala, currently requires.
Law na 28 of the year 1969 concerning labor in the oil sector. Understand how data is processed under the data protection law and the burdens placed on the data controllers while handling the data. The new law will make it easier for workers to leave. A conversation with his highness sheikh tamim bin hamad althani, amir of the state of qatar duration. The qatar labor law website also contains articles about the definition and functions of the private sector, resources for researching the qatar labor law and its effect on the qatar economy and migrant rights, and the latest full version of the qatar labor law including each of its amending texts.
The new labour law of qatar 2004 aims to balance the rights of employer and employee, offering hiring priority to qatari nationals, and. If youre working in qatar or interested in working here are the things you should know about the recent changes. The new regulations are aimed at making it easier for foreign nationals to change jobs and leave the country. New hr law sets salary structure, allowances for govt.
Labour ministry urges patience with reforms, but amnesty. What qatar s new labour law entails as the amnesty period draws to a close on 1 december, the new sponsorship law comes into view, kicking off on december. Qatari authorities should enact strong enforcement. Gulf labour migration, population, and labour markets, engaging with and respecting the viewpoints of all stakeholder. Are you happy with the changes made to qatar s labor law. Qatar s new employment law and abuse of migrant workers 12 december 2016, index number. Qatar announces changes to labour law news al jazeera. The worker has filed a court complaint against an employer who failed to secure employment of the worker as a result of the shutting down of the employers business, in which case a report by labour inspection attesting to the fact that the business has been inactive for a period exceeding two months must be obtained and the worker must have reported to the ministry during this period. When working with foreign nationals, or expats, in qatar, they are subject to qatar labor law and must receive certain rights. The new law has been aligned with several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a signatory and which have come into.
Aug 24, 2017 qatars adoption of a new law on domestic workers provides labor rights for domestic workers for the first time, human rights watch said today. Priority in employment is given to qatari citizens. The new law will make it easier for workers to leave qatar and transfer their sponsorship within qatar. 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. And if you are not yet aware of the changes made on the labor laws, here are 20 of the most important. Reform of qatar labour law to take effect in december 2016. On 23 november 2016, law no 15 with respect to civil human resources the new law repealed law no 8 of 2009 with respect to the human resources management law the old law. Important changes to qatars labour laws qatar 2016. Qatar companies commercial law update qatar companies commercial law update know the rules, know your way ahead. Plan to abolish sponsorship system and exit permits for expats unveiled, but no timeline set for implementation. To start, employees must not work more than six days per week or more than 10 hours per day. A on 07 jan 2015 in qatar information quide, 22101 views if you are looking for a better job in qatar see new job vacancies in qatar. Labour law state of qatar philippine embassy in doha. Qatar s new labor law will be taking effect in a few weeks.
Tribune news network doha the emir hh sheikh tamim bin hamad al thani on sunday issued a comprehensive human resources hr law covering all aspects of employment from appointment to annual leave, retirement and endofservice benefits. Qatar announces a new law in favor of foreign workers. Robin august 15, 2017 information, international news, middle east, qatar leave a comment. Labor law information about education, economy, health, it and. Amendments of this royal decree, through various royal decrees and ministerial decisions, have been recurrently carried out, in order to better accord the relevant domestic. With the new labor law, changing jobs in qatar is much easier now. The new law is the latest step towards improving and protecting the rights of every expatriate worker in qatar, issa al.
Al meezan qatari legal portal legislations and decrees. The labour law pdf 38p this note describes the following details related labour law. A guide to understanding qatar labor law velocity global. Qatar s new employment law and abuse of migrant workers amnesty international 7 ilo convention no. The full and latest qatar labor law issued by hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar. The labour contract shall include provisions relating to the employment relationship between both parties. 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. We, tamim bin hamad al thani, emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the constitution, the labour law promulgated by law no. Social security law issued by the amiri order in law no. Following this, the executive regulations of the new law were published in the official gazette and became effective as of 30 december 2016. Dec 25, 2015 the law reforming rules that oversee exit visas and work contracts in the gasrich gulf state was published in qatar s official qatar s new labour law to come into force in dec.
Qatar labour law full text as on 01 aug 2015 by shemeena m. 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. As per the provisions of the law, qatari citizens are to be given priority in appointments for government and public sector jobs. Qatar legal is a reliable source that contributes in the dissemination of legislations and all legal information in qatar state. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original. The laws apply to around 2m foreigners who make up over 80% of the population of qatar. Qatar introduces changes to labour law news al jazeera. Oct 25, 2016 qatar s new labor law will be taking effect in a few weeks.
Qatar records 345 new cases of covid19, 46 more recoveries and one death. The law will not, however, be applicable to contracts signed before its implementation. 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. The legal system in qatar is implemented in two ways, through the sharia court or islamic court, which factors the islamic sociocultural setting resulting in the sharia law. First, all in force, amended and abrogated legisla. The kafala system currently prevents workers from leaving qatar without prior approval of their employer. In may 2014, ali bin samikh almarri, chairman of qatar s 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. Labour law upcoming changes october 26 2016 1 working. Mar 19, 2019 a new labour disputes settlement committee has been established in order to streamline employment disputes in qatar. The labor law of qatar provides a body of laws and regulations outlining the legal rights, restrictions and obligations of workers, employers and workers committees. Copied 8 february 2010 from the qatar embassy in washingtons website. Uae labour law uae labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. 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. Here you can find information regarding the qatar labor law both in the private.
Following this, the executive regulations of the new law the executive regulations were published in the official gazette and became effective as of 30. Qatar s labour laws are given particular attention both by the global media and qatar s residents alike, given the high number of expatriate workers in the state. The new labour law has replaced the existing kafala system with contract based system which from now onwards will govern the employer employee relationship besides cancellation of. Qatars new sponsorship law fails to abolish kafala system. Nonqatari employees who do not get governmentallocated accommodation can be paid a housing allowance based on their employment contract and in accordance with the regulations in the law. A major impact on the operation of the sponsorship system is expected.
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