Law No. 15 of 2016 on civil human resources
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Law No. 15 outlines policies on the hiring, firing, annual leave, benefits and retirement of workers in the public sector.
Memorandum of understanding with Australia
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This MOU between Qatar and Australia is on higher education, research and vocational training to facilitate the exchange of students, academics and researchers, and to explore study and employment opportunities in both countries.
Ministerial Order No. 51 of 2016
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Ministerial Order No. 51 establishes the Migrant Workers Exit Permit Grievances Committee.
Workers' Welfare Standards
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In response to mounting criticism over the treatment of migrant workers in its preparations for the 2022 World Cup football tournament, Qatar established the Workers' Welfare Charter in 2013, published the Workers' Welfare Standards in 2014, and published an updated second edition of the Workers' Welfare Standards in 2016. The standards include measures to improve the working conditions and treatment of migrant workers such as ordering companies to set up bank accounts for workers and pay in their wages electronically, banning midday outdoor work in the summer, and setting up an electronic complaints system for migrant workers.
Decree No. 14 of 2015 ratifying an agreement between the Government of the State of Qatar and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania regulating the employment of Albanian workers from the Republic of Albania in the State of Qatar
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This MOU is to regulate the employment of Albanians in Qatar.
Law No. (13) of 2015 amending some provisions of Law No. (21) of 1989 regulating marriage to foreigners
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Law No. 13 amends law No. 21 of 1989, regarding marrying foreigners.
Law No. 21 of 2015
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Law No. 21 regulates the entry, exit and residency requirements of expatriates, namely migrant workers, in Qatar. This law has since been amended by Law No. 1 of 2017 and Law No. 13 of 2018.
Ministerial Decision No. 4 of 2015
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The purpose of Ministerial Decision No. 4 is to regulate the Wage Protection System according to the labour law, requiring employers to make salary payments within seven days of their due date.
Law No. 7 of 2013 on the Social Health Insurance System
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Similar to Sultan's Decree No. 72 of 1991, Law No. 7 was enacted to ensure the implementation of a mandatory health insurance system of basic health services to all Qatari citizens, GCC citizens, residents and visitors. The employer is held responsible for payment of health insurance premiums for non-Qatari employees and members of their families while sponsors are responsible for payment of those premiums for sponsored individuals.
Law No. 4 of 2009
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Law No. 4 regulates entry, exit, residence and sponsorship of migrants.