Labour Ministry investigates delayed wage payment for expats
Résumé
Date indiquée: 23 Mai 2020
Lieu: Qatar
Autre
Not Reported ( Construction ) - EmployerConcerné
Nombre total de personnes concernées: 100
Travailleurs migrants et immigrés: ( 100 - Lieu inconnu , Construction , Gender not reported )Enjeux
Wage TheftRéponse
Response sought: Non
Mesures prises: The protests blocked a road in the Msheireb district and were peaceful despite a police presence. The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADSLA) stated that it has launched an investigation into the protests and has taken action against the companies employing the workers, who have violated the Wage Protection System (WPS).
Type de source: News outlet
In response to the late settlement of salaries, a small number of expatriate workers conducted a peaceful protest in the Msheireb area on 22nd May.
Following an immediate investigation in cooperation with relevant entities, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (ADLSA) has taken steps to ensure that all salaries will be promptly paid in the coming days and legal action has been taken against the companies involved, for violating the Wage Protection System (WPS)...
Any company found violating these obligations will be penalised in line with Qatar's Labour Laws.