CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Qatar has made a series of reforms to its employment regulations since being selected to host the 2022 World Cup.

Detailed explanation-2: -(Beirut)-Qatar announced on January 16, 2020 that most migrant workers previously prevented from leaving the country without their employer’s permission, including domestic workers, will no longer need an exit permit, Human Rights Watch said today.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the law stipulated by the Qatar government (Article 7 of Law No. 21 of 2015), expats or employees are required to get their sponsors’ permission to leave the country at least three days prior to leaving. If they are permitted, then they need to apply for their visa cancellation to obtain an exit permit.

Detailed explanation-4: -An employer is obliged to treat domestic workers in a manner which preserves their dignity and wellbeing and which does not expose them to physical or moral harm. Employers are prohibited from employing domestic workers under the age of 18 and over 60 years of age.