Qatar Alters Laws as Workers Die on Pre-World Cup Projects - Bloomberg

Qatar Alters Laws as Workers Die on Pre-World Cup Projects - Bloomberg:



"Qatar, host of the 2022 World Cup, said it will amend labor laws after the death of dozens of immigrant workers on construction projects drew a storm of criticism from human rights and labor groups.



The government plans to increase penalties for employers who confiscate the passports of migrant workers to 50,000 riyals ($13,700) from 10,000 riyals, and stiffen penalties for failures to pay wages on time or provide adequate information, Interior Ministry officials told a press conference in Doha today.



The ministry also said it will scrap the current system of exit permits, which requires employers’ consent for employees to leave the country. It will change a system of sponsorship, called Kafala, under which migrants can only work for the company that sponsored their entry into Qatar. Under the new rules, employers will no longer be financially responsible for their employees."



'via Blog this'