Doha Qatar - Worker's Salary New Rule 2021

A New Form for Workers' Salaries Next Month

The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs confirmed that as of March 20, the overtime calculation must be based on at least the new minimum basic wage, and the rate may be higher based on the provisions of the worker's work contract .. The worker's wage is calculated during the annual leave or Sickness and end of service gratuity based on at least his basic wage on the due date Also, starting from the current March 20, the employer becomes legally obligated to pay the worker at least 1,000 Qatari riyals per month even if the contract signed with the worker stipulates a wage less than this amount, and the law does not require signing a new contract so that the workers can obtain the new minimum . If the employer pays the workers the new minimum wage, i.e. 1,000 Qatari riyals or more, with insuring their access to housing and food, then the employer will not be obligated to adjust their wages or the allowances they receive. As for workers who have been provided with adequate housing but who buy their own food, they must be paid a wage of not less than 1300 Qatari riyals, which reflects the minimum food allowance, and the new minimum wage does not directly affect workers who earn a basic wage higher than 1800 riyals because it exceeds Minimum base wage plus all allowances.

A New Payroll Model The Wages Protection System will adopt a new form for the salary information file that includes additional boxes to inform in more detail how the wages are calculated, including food allowance and housing allowance. Payroll money. The reduction of the worker's wage to the minimum wage during the validity of the current contract constitutes a breach of the contract, and the employer may not use the new law as a justification for reducing the worker's salary and providing less favorable conditions than those stipulated in the current contract. The minimum wage law applies to all workers and employers, regardless of whether the work contract is fair or not, and it is not mandatory for the employer and the worker to sign a new work contract, but it is good for the employer to inform the worker in writing of any changes in his wage following the application The new law, and workers should in turn sign the written notification from the employer to indicate that they understand and agree to its content. This will ensure clarity and transparency, and it can also prevent disputes from arising in the future. Also, it is not necessary to authenticate employment contracts whenever the terms and conditions of work are amended, as this will constitute an unnecessary financial and administrative burden on employers, and electronic approval of contracts is required when new workers are recruited, including those employed inside Qatar and abroad, and workers ’contracts are renewed even in If the terms and conditions have not changed. The minimum wage applies to all workers regardless of their nationality or the sector in which they work. It also applies to sectors not covered by the labor law, including domestic workers. Monitoring Violations The wages of workers covered by the labor law must be paid in accordance with the provisions of the ministerial decision regarding the wage protection system. The wages protection system will monitor any cases in which workers receive a basic wage below the legal minimum, and labor inspectors will also monitor wage payment practices and ensure that housing standards meet the requirements. Minimum legal status and that the penalty for non-compliance is a fine of up to 10,000 riyals for each worker and every case or imprisonment for a maximum of one month. Companies will also be prevented from obtaining government services until they pay the workers their owed wages. The minimum wage was determined based on a comprehensive analysis conducted by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the International Labor Organization for wages in the country, including the needs of workers and their families and the economic impact of various potential economic scenarios. Consultations were also conducted with international and national experts and a wide range of workers and employers. This process was based on principles. Contained in the international agreement on fixing the minimum wage. There are also standards for housing and food. Regarding food, the worker must receive three meals a day that are suitable for his culture, nutritious and meet the required calories. Minimum Wage Details When the new minimum wage comes into effect, it will be legally binding for the employer to pay workers a wage of no less than 1000 riyals per month and to secure adequate housing and food and can pay them an additional amount in exchange for insuring their own food. Work for the worker for a wage of not less than 1000 riyals, and in the event that the employer provides adequate housing and does not provide food, he must pay the worker a food allowance of not less than 300 riyals in addition to the basic wage that is not less than 1000 riyals, in this case the worker will get what is not Less than 1300 riyals per month. In the event that the employer does not provide housing or food, the worker must pay a food allowance of not less than 300 riyals and a housing allowance of not less than 500 riyals in addition to the basic wage that is not less than 1000 riyals, and in this case the worker will receive no less than 1800 Qatari Riyals per month. As for the end of service gratuity, if the contract stipulates that it will expire after the entry into force of the new minimum wage, the calculation of the end of service gratuity must now be based on no less than the new basic minimum wage according to Article 72 of the Labor Law.