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Landmark Group election breaks new ground for Joint Committees

Staff of Qatar’s Landmark Group went to the polls recently in the retail giant’s ever Joint Committee elections

Recent measures taken to strengthen wage protection in Qatar

Law No. 18 of 2020 (Termination of employment)

Law No. 18 of 2020 amending certain provisions of Labour Law No. 14 of 2004

Law No. 19 of 2020 (Removal of NOC requirement)

Law No. 19 of 2020 amends certain provisions of Law No. 21 of 2015 related. Workers no longer need a No Objection Certificate to change employers in Qatar.

Law No. 17 of 2020 (National Minimum Wage)

Law No. 17 of 2020 Determining the National Minimum Wage for Workers and Domestic Workers

Labour market mobility in Qatar

COVID-19: Protecting workers in the workplace

Qatar introduces historic reforms to its labour market

In a historic move, the State of Qatar has introduced major changes to its labour market, opening up a new era for workers and employers in Qatar.

Labour mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali Declaration with specific focus on...

Background paper presented at the inter-regional meeting "Labour mobility between Asia and the Arab States: Sharing of experiences and progress under the Bali Declaration with specific focus on women migrant workers" held on 3-4 December 2019 in...

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Introducing the new minimum wage

Qatar's new minimum wage: Infographic

This simple infographic explains the new non-discriminatory minimum wage for Qatar.

Changes in the labour market in Qatar

Dismantling the kafala system and introducing a minimum wage mark new era for Qatar labour market

Greater freedom to change jobs, combined with a non-discriminatory minimum wage, will benefit employers and workers alike.

Removal of exit permits to leave Qatar

Qatar adopts a non-discriminatory minimum wage

Qatar - Country baseline under the ILO Declaration Annual Review (2018-2019) - P029

Qatar - Country baselines under the ILO Declaration (2000-2019)

Qatar - Country baselines under the ILO Declaration (2000-2019)

Passport confiscation is illegal!

Passport confiscation is illegal in the State of Qatar and could be an indicator of forced labour and human trafficking.

Targeted training for labour inspectors in Qatar on forced labour and human trafficking

Joint Committees strengthened through major training initiative

Intensive capacity building benefits worker and management Committee representatives alike

SMS campaign targets health and rights of domestic workers during COVID-19 crisis

An SMS message campaign launched in Qatar is helping strengthen awareness amongst domestic workers and their employers on how to cope with the COVID-19 crisis.