Qatar: Decision of Board of Directors Related to the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund
| Title | Qatar; Board of Directors Decision on Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund |
| Date of conclusion | 30/06/2021 |
| Entry into force | 20/04/2022 |
| Text version(s) | English |
| Source | Board of Directors of Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund Decision No. 02 |
| of 2022; Qatar (30 June 2021) accessed: 6 December 2022. | |
| Last accessed: 6 December 2022 | |
| Keywords | Qatar; Laws & Regulations; Policy; Foreign Labour |
Abstract
The Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund board issued Decision No. 2 of 2022 regarding the procedures
and control of settling certain monies owing to employees from their employers. This Fund was meant to
provide support, security and welfare to employees and domestic workers. The Decision defines the
possibilities for the Fund to directly pay funds to employees and domestic workers in scenarios like; an
overdue monthly salary, an entitlement arising prior to the implementation of the Decision provided that
funds are available, or other emergency or exceptional payment.