If you are accepting a job offer in Qatar
Every country have their rules and regulations for employment, same way Qatar employment rights and obligations may be different for expats from their home nation.
Here we have mentioned a few points about Qatar’s work culture to make you aware to the new work environment condition and culture.
1. Ensure you understand the employment contract:- Read the employment contract fully and make sure that the below things are plainly expressed in the agreement:
a. Employer name, work place, and work type.
b. Evidence of identification including full name, correct qualifications, nationality, residence, and profession.
c. Beginning and ending dates of agreement (contract period)
d. Salary and salary release schedule.
2. Your employer accepts accountability for your visa costs:- Make sure this clause is mentioned in the contract. You may likewise ask for an extra provision enabling you to switch sponsors later if you wish.
3. Know about overtime rates and times:- Under the Qatar Labor Law overtime can't be more than 10 hours unless it is to keep away a dangerous mishap. Pay for this is more than your basic wage by at least 25%.
4. Benefits:- The employee is entitled for the below benefits
a. Basic compensation
b. Accommodation or accommodation allowance
c. Yearly round-trip ticket to employee’s nation of origin
d. Transportation allowance
e. Standard leaves
5. Gender Equality:- Fair treatment of both male and female workers is strictly implemented in the work environment as far as work duties and benefits are concerned. Female employees should remember that it is unlawful for their work contract to end unexpectedly because of pregnancy or marriage.
6. End of Service Gratuity:- Following an year of employment workers are qualified for a wage advantage that is equivalent to 3 weeks worth of wages on the last compensation rate for every year of service.
7. Medical coverage:- An arrangement for health insurance isn't yet present in Qatar's Labor Law; accordingly, numerous employers won't give this advantage to all employees whether foreigner or local.
8. Issuance of a Qatar Business Visa: Employers may issue business visas to potential employees to gauge whether they ought to continue with giving him or her a permanent work visa. The business visa is good for one month with an extension of 2 months.
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