Dribble or goal? Tracking the score for decent work legacy in Qatar
Summary
Date Reported: 1 Feb 2019
Location: Qatar
Other
Not Reported ( Services: General ) - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: 1
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( 1 - Philippines , Services: General , Gender not reported )Issues
Intimidation , Restricted mobility , Wage Theft , Freedom of MovementResponse
Response sought: No
Action taken: The worker filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labour and the employer settled its obligation and bought her a plane ticket. However, they then filed an absconding case against her resulting in her arrest, deportation and ban against her return.
Source type: NGO
Summary
Date Reported: 1 Sep 2020
Location: Qatar
Other
Not Reported ( Hotel ) - Client , Not Reported ( Cleaning & maintenance ) - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: 2
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( 2 - Philippines , Cleaning & maintenance , Gender not reported )Issues
Failing to renew visas , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Wage TheftResponse
Response sought: No
Action taken: Building and Woodworkers International helped the workers to file a labour complaint with the Ministry of Labour and they were advised not to leave their accommodation until they could move to another company.
Source type: NGO
[The report] highlights the campaign toward achieving fundamental rights and freedoms for migrant workers in Qatar… the role of the global trade unions, international media, multilateral organizations and football fan clubs…
Chapter 1 sketches some of the conditions and challenges that were faced by migrant construction workers from their home country to their workplaces in Qatar.... and identify some of the decent work deficits such as long hours of work under dangerous, sometimes fatal temperature levels, and the cramped and filthy accommodations. Many migrant workers also experienced long delays and non-payment of their salaries... The chapter also highlights the global responses of BWI, the global trade union movement, the media, and human rights organisations.
Chapter 2 narrates the relevant actions and successes in improving Qatar’s labour system, starting with the abolition of Kafala... reforms in the recruitment process, and improvement in occupational health and safety.
Chapter 3 tackles the important measures to create an enabling environment to sustain reforms in Qatar’s labour system...
Chapter 4 summarises the BWI Recommendations to the 3 main authorities and groups responsible for building the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ legacy of decent work.