In Qatar, there are well-defined policies governing employee vacations and mandatory holidays. Familiarising yourself with Qatar's labour laws and regulations becomes essential, particularly concerning entitlements to paid leave for empl..
In line with Article 73 of Qatar's Labour Law, the standard working hours are capped at forty-eight (48) hours weekly and eight (8) hours daily, applicable throughout the year, except during Ramadan. During Ramadan, the maximum working h..
Facing difficulties with your employer, such as delayed salary payments? Here's a guide on how to file a labour complaint against your employer in Qatar.
In Qatar, the establishment of the Labour Dispute Settlement Committee signifies a proactive step towards enhancing workers' access to justice. When disputes arise between workers and employers, the initial recourse lies with the Ministr..
In the state of Qatar, traffic violations are taken with utmost gravity. With the country filled with winding roads and highways, it is the duty of the citizens, residents and visitors to uphold the laws of Qatar to ensure safety and order on these t..
Crowell & Moring Doha, one of the largest international law firms operating in Qatar, held a special ‘Appreciating Women in Law’ event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2024. The highly insightful and inspirational gat..
The State of Qatar and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed an agreement to extend their joint work program for an additional four years, aiming to enhance the work environment and raise the competitiveness of the national workforce by ..
The Employment Standards Office (ESO) of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre in the region, hosted a Strategic Dialogue themed “The Importance of Just Transition and Investment in Human Capital to P..
Qatar has enforced severe penalties for the possession, use, and trafficking of illegal drugs. If found guilty of these crimes, the punishments are severe jail time and hefty fines, which are typically followed by deportation. The possible range of f..