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. Sources for the content came from and were passed by the national assembly. A better understanding of the qatar labor law will help employers and employees. For every year of service, an employee is entitled to annual leave of not less than the following. Make sure that youre well aware of the nature of the 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. To start, employees must not work more than six days per week or more than 10 hours per day. 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. Art 1 16 original employer legal successor, sanctioned leave legally accepted absence interruption beyond workers control work injury. It includes changes about employment contracts, changing jobs, exiting the country, travel bans. In accord with this amendment the qatar ministry of labour launched the wage protection system wps. Qatar new labor law and working contracts dont sign new contracts after or before new labor law. This guide gives you a brief outline of the employment law regime across the. The approval of the ministry of labour must be obtained for workers who are subject to the labour law.
The competent authority may also grant permission to an expatriate to work for another employer outside the regular working hours of his original employment provided that his recruiter agrees to it in writing. The message this law sends is that qatar doesnt really care much about migrant workers. All parties involved should adhere to the labor law. How can expatriates apply for an exit permit under the new rules. We, tamim bin hamad al thani, emir of the state of qatar. The social security law deals with the protection of persons against harmful events during their life accidents, disability, old age, unemployment, etc. 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. Labour law state of qatar philippine embassy in doha.
Qatar legal is a reliable source that contributes in the dissemination of legislations and all legal information in qatar state. Any dispute between the employer and the employee if connected with the recruitment of the employee or the terms of his service or conditions of his work. We, tamim bin hamad al thani, emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the constitution, the labour law promulgated by law no. All competent bodies, each within its area of competence, shall implement this law. Definition of trade union law trade union law is that part of. The law was officially published in the official gazette. 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. Whereas the article previously required that salaries salaries and any other sums to which an employee is entitled. When working with foreign nationals, or expats, in qatar, they are subject to qatar labor law and must receive certain rights. New labour laws in qatar benefiting migrant workers a. Dont sign new contracts after or before new labor law.
Whereas the article previously required that salaries salaries and any other sums to which an employee is entitled under hisher contract of employment were paid to an employees account at a bank agreed upon between the parties, or to an agent appointed by the. She is a law school graduate from qatar university and was sworn into the post in 2010. In accordance with article 54 of the labour law law no. Ministry clears the air on new labour law law no 21 of 2015. Qatar moves to reform labor laws, but critics demand more. 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. Printed separately, 2015 pdf of law in arabic pdf of law in arabic. Here are answers to the frequently asked questions about the law. Qatar world cup stadium workers earn as little as 45p an hour.
The provisions of the labour law accompanied with this law shall be applied. How to calculate end of service or gratuity for jobs in qatar. If employees are required to work on their rest day or on public holidays they. 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. New expat law end of kafala system qatars new labour. Qatari legal portal almeezan is a comprehensive website that encompasses, inter alia. This law shall be published in the official gazette. Officials at the ministry of labour confirmed that the deadline to comply with the amendments is 2 november 2015. Qatar s new labour law no 21 of 2015 regulating the entry, exit and residency of expatriates has come into force on 14 th dec, 2016. The new document of qatari labour law is called number 21 of 2015 which regulates residency, entry, and exit foreign workers.
Leave policy qatar annual leave all permanent employees accrue annual leave whilst they are working with us. The provisions of the labour law accompanied with this law. Qatar companies commercial law update qatar companies commercial law update know the rules, know your way ahead. The full and latest qatar labor law issued by hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar. Pdf bangladesh labor rules 2015 english version ratul. The failures of qatar s labor laws to protect migrant workers rights. Law no 14 of the year 2004 qatar labor law we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of. Al meezan qatari legal portal legislations and decrees. Make sure that workers contracting office or anybody who advised you of working in qatar at your country, has license from the ministry of labour in qatar permitting him to bring you to work for others.
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. Labour laws in qatar employment regulations in doha. Prior to the issuance of law 1 of 2015, article 66 of the labour law provided that employees wages be paid to the employees themselves within the working day and during working hours in the usual place of work or any other place to be approved by the mini. First, all in force, amended and abrogated legislations since 1961 a. The amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. Qatar passes law to protect employment rights of domestic. In november 2015, the qatari government via an amendment to article 66 of the labour law introduced the mandatory wages protection system wps designed to ensure the timely and efficient payment of salaries to all workers in qatar. Educate yourself by watching our latest episode of. New legislation in qatar which will allow foreign workers to freely change jobs and leave the country without the approval of their employers, has been praised by the international labour new labour laws in qatar benefiting migrant workers a momentous step forward.
On february 18 2015, qatar issued law 1 of 2015, amending certain provisions of the labour law 14 of 2004. Qatar promises to reform labour laws after outcry over world cup slaves fifa. For any additional hours of work, employers are required to pay at least 125% of their workers basic salary. The qatar labour law does not provide compassionate or emergency leave as matter of entitlement. Tamim bin hamad al thani emir of the state of qatar issued at the emiri diwan on 182 2015 we, tamim bin hamad al thani, emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the constitution, the labour law promulgated by law. The first female judge in qatar is sheikha maha mansour salman jasim al thani. Qatar new labor law and working contracts sheen services. The most awaited qatar new labor law fully explained by ministry. The law prescribes only a minimum set of leave entitlements annual leave and sick leave which. Subject to the provisions of article programming php rasmus lerdorf pdf 1 of this law, the right to file a lawsuit for a. Any natural or juristic person employing one or more workers in return for a wage. The new labour law kick start in qatar from december 2016 this really make the procedure to change jobs in qatar lot more previous as compare to previous labour laws. Whereas the article previously required that salaries salaries and any other sums to which an employee is entitled under hisher contract of employment. 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.
As per qatar labor law, the maximum working hours are 48 per week. Get this publication free you may also be interested in. The labour law sets out the ways in which an employees employment can be terminated. 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. 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. 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. 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. Law no 14 of 2004 labour law governs the terms of employment of the majority of employees currently working in qatar. With the new labor law, changing jobs in qatar is much easier now. New qatar labor law to end employee sponsorship system.
Upon termination of the employment contract, an employee is entitled to endofservice gratuity and leave salary. The domestic employment law also orders employers to pay staff wages at the end of each month and entitles workers to at least one day off a week and annual leave of three weeks, the qatar. Qatar labour law as in every country the laws are always changing in qatar so make sure you stay in the know and check here for any updates most recent. Information about labour laws sponsorship, employment contract, probation, working hours, safety rules, workplace disputes, termination of. Article 22 refers to workers not subject to the provisions of the labor law, which. The time during which the employee would be available for the service of the employer but it does include rest periods. Welcome to qatar labor law welcome to the qatar labor law website. An international guide to employment law across 28. Natlex, the ilos database featuring national laws on. 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. Priority in the employment shall be given to the qatari workers. The wps is a comprehensive electronic system designed to monitor the process of worker payments in accordance with the labour law.
Priority in employment is given to qatari citizens. First, all in force, amended and abrogated legisla. A new labor law in qatar will allow foreign workers, including filipinos, to freely change jobs and leave the country without the approval of their employers, earning praise from the united. Any employer employing fifty employees or more shall provide training on the technical works to.
Legislation online in arabic ministry of justice, qatar, p. Plus, if an employee works more than eight hours in a day, they receive overtime. The new labour law has replaced the existing kafala system with contract based system which from now onwards will govern the employer employee. A guide to understanding qatar labor law velocity global. 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. Qatar announces new labour reforms for expatriates the. Employment may be terminated with or without any reason being given on the part of the terminating party. With the kafala system abolished, the ministry of administrative development, labour and social affairs made sure of implementing the provision of law no. Qatar may seem to be a small country by size, but, in commercial terms it is a rising giant. In november 2015, the qatari government via an amendment to article 66 of the labour law introduced the mandatory wages protection system. 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. Mar 19, 2019 qatar may seem to be a small country by size, but, in commercial terms it is a rising giant.
Qatar sent female athletes to the 2012 summer olympics that began on 27 july in london. The labour law in qatar offers a body of laws outlining legal rights, restrictions and obligations of employees and employers. Labour law strictly regulates the legal relationship between the parties of the employment contract employer and employee. A few amendments to the law no 21 of 2015 were issued by the emir hh sheikh tamim bin hamad althani in the form of law no. Or maybe you just arrived and have no clue on your rights as an employee. Qatar has announced that with immediate effect, exit permits will be removed for expatriates who are not currently subject to qatar s labour law.