Publications

  1. An introduction to Joint Committees

    This short flyer developed by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs with the support of the ILO Project Office provides a simple explanation of what Joint Committees are and how they can benefit workers and enterprises alike. It is available in 11 languages and can be printed and shared with workers in your company.

  2. Assessment of the Wage Protection System in Qatar

    This report developed by the International Labour Organization Project Office for the State of Qatar provides insight into the strengths and gaps in the Wage Protection System from a number of perspectives, and puts forward actionable recommendations for its improvement.

  3. Executive summary - Assessment of the Qatar Labour Inspection System

    This report developed by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs and International Labour Organization Project Office for the State of Qatar provides insight into the functioning of the Labour Inspection Department in Qatar. It contributed to a joint reflection at the national level on the steps needed to improve the efficiency, quality and impact of labour inspection services.

  4. Recommendations on the Establishment of the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund in Qatar: Drawing from international experience

    This report developed by the International Labour Organization Project Office for the State of Qatar presents a summary of key elements of schemes and models from around the world that could inform the operationalization of the newly established Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund in Qatar.

  5. Your health and employment: key information for workers

    The following information has been developed for workers in Qatar by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs with the support of the ILO Project Office.

  6. Collaborating to promote labour rights in Qatar’s hospitality sector

    Convened by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, ILO, and the Institute for Human Rights and Business the Working group for sustainable growth and decent work in Qatar’s hospitality is multi-stakeholder forum, open to all hotel companies operating in Qatar. This short brochure explains wthe role and activities of the Working Group.

  7. Assessment of occupational heat strain and mitigation strategies in Qatar

    Summary of key findings from areport prepared by the FAME Laboratory for the International Labour Organization, the Qatar Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.

  8. General principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment and definition of recruitment fees and related costs

    This document brings together the ILO general principles and operational guidelines for fair recruitment (“principles and guidelines”) and the definition of recruitment fees and related costs.