Kafala system, recruitment and working conditions in Qatar
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Qatar's construction sector
Fair recruitment matters for business
20 September 2021
This brochure presents the lessons from a pilot to promote fair recruitment in Qatar's construction sector. The pilot showed implementing fair recruitment is possible with commitment and transparency amongst all actors involved.
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Domestic work
Why is it important to celebrate International Domestic Workers' Day?
16 June 2021
On 16 June, as we celebrate International Domestic Workers’ Day, we asked workers, employers and other partners in Qatar why we need to promote decent work for domestic workers and why it’s important to celebrate International Domestic Workers’ Day.
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Publication
Know your rights: A booklet for domestic workers in Qatar
16 June 2021
This booklet highlights the main aspects of Qatar's Domestic Workers and Immigration Laws. It is intended to help domestic workers understand their rights and responsibilities.
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Publication
Guide to employing a migrant domestic worker in Qatar
16 June 2021
This guide provides useful information for employers of domestic workers to help build a just and healthy employment relationship, in full respect of Qatar's Domestic Workers and Immigration Laws.
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Domestic Work
Qatar celebrates International Domestic Workers’ Day 2021
On 16 June, join us to hear from domestic workers, employers, government representatives, and partners in Qatar what International Domestic Workers’ Day means to them and how we can work towards realizing decent work for all domestic workers.
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Webinar
From Bangladesh to Qatar: Lessons from a fair recruitment pilot in the construction sector
Join a discussion with the partners involved in the pilot, and hear about the lessons and the replicability for other industries and countries.
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Labour reforms
Qatar’s new minimum wage enters into force
19 March 2021
Qatar’s new non-discriminatory minimum wage comes into force – adding to the series of major labour reforms underway.
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Op-Ed
18th December: A special day to reflect on 2020
18 December 2020
As Qatar National Day and International Migrants Day fall on the same date, it is important to highlight the positive changes the labour reforms will have on the migrant population, their families and the economy of Qatar, says Houtan Homayounpour, Head of the ILO Project Office in Qatar.
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Watch
Your Rights as a Domestic Worker in Qatar
24 November 2020
If you are employed by a household in Qatar as a cleaner, driver, cook, guard, or nanny, watch this animation to understand your rights and responsibilities under the Qatari labour law.
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Watch
Working in Qatar: your employment contract
11 November 2020
Everyone who works in Qatar must have an employment contract, which states the rights and duties of both workers and employers. Whether you are still in your home country and you received an offer to move to Qatar, or if you are already in the country and planning on changing jobs, this short video gives you some tips on how to ensure you understand your employment contact and your rights are respected.