இதுவரை, கட்டாரின் "கஃபாலா" முறையின் கீழ், கட்டாரில் உள்ள வெளிநாட்டவர்கள் வேலைகளை மாற்றுவதற்கு முன்பு தங்கள் முதலாளிகளின் NOC எனப்படும் ஒரு அனுமதியை பெற வேண்டியிருந்தது குறிப்பிடத்தக்கது.
இது தொடர்பில் மேலதிக தகவல் ஆங்கிலத்தில்..
Terms and conditions for obtaining a NOC in Qatar
Without No-Objection Certificates, what is the process for terminating a contract?
- The No-Objection Certificate requirement to change jobs for employees has been eliminated.
This will come into effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette. - Employees and employers will be able to terminate contracts, whether fixed-term or openended, subject to a minimum notice period
- Either party must provide one month written notice in the first two years of the contract or two
months’ notice beyond the second year of the contract. - If the contract is terminated without appropriate notice, the party terminating is obligated to
pay the other party a compensation equal to the basic wage of the employee for the notice
period.
What is the significance of these measures in the region?
- No other country in the region provides a non-discriminatory minimum wage for workers. This
reform is the first of its kind in the Middle East. - The law is non-discriminatory. Every worker receives a minimum wage regardless of
nationality, industry or job. Minimum wages that have been implemented in other parts of the
Middle East only apply to certain nationalities. - The removal of the No-Objection Certificate requirement will increase the mobility of talent
within Qatar and give workers the freedom to change jobs. This severs the contractual ties to
their employer and will lead to increased job satisfaction.
What does non-discriminatory wage mean?
The non-discriminatory minimum wage of QAR 1,800 applies to workers in Qatar’s private
sector, regardless of job roles and nationalities.
sector, regardless of job roles and nationalities.
How will it be enforced?
- Qatar’s State Cabinet has passed a draft law to increase the financial and non-financial
penalties for companies violating labour laws, including in cases of delayed salary payments. - ADLSA will be working with employers to update their employment contracts and ensure they
are in line with the new legislation within the next six months. - A Minimum Wage Committee will be formed and tasked with frequently studying and
reviewing the minimum wage of employees and domestic workers. - If a company currently has employees on its payroll system who earn less than the amount set
out above, this must be amended in accordance with the new minimum wage. If the payroll
system contains wages that are above these amounts, employers must not breach the terms
of the contract by lowering the wages. - We are educating workers to make sure they understand their rights and know-how to access
the help available to enforce those rights.
How will this create more competition and innovation in Qatar?
- The new laws are setting a new standard for the region and make Qatar a more attractive
destination for talented and skilled workers. - These decisions will drive greater competition in Qatar’s labour market, pushing employers to
attract and retain the best talent who will support Qatar’s transition to a diversified economy. - A diversified economy will attract further investment in the local economy and nurture an
innovative environment. - The new decisions add to an already dynamic labour market where employees are able to
gain new skills
What is a No Objection Certificate (NOC)?
The No Objection Certificate or NOC is a letter of clearance stating that the previous employer has no objections about the employee finding another job at another company. This frees the employee from any obligations towards the previous employer and allows them to find a new job and a new sponsor.
In the last two years, Qatar has announced a number of sweeping reforms to its labour market, with a view to ending the kafala system, and marking a momentous step forward in upholding the rights of migrant workers. This latest step is just another step forward for expats who will now be able to change their jobs without requiring an NOC.
On 16 October 2019, the Council of Ministers of Qatar had unanimously approved a new legislation allowing workers to change employers freely. Workers in Qatar had previously required an NOC from their employer in order to do so.
