Qatar has promised to scrap key elements of its controversial labor laws, in the wake of an international outcry over conditions for migrant workers before the 2022 World Cup reports The Guardian.
The move comes as the International Trade Union Confederation has warned that 4,000 workers could die before a ball is kicked in 2022 if nothing is done to protect their rights.
Officials said they would replace the country’s “kafala” sponsorship system, which tethers workers to a single employer, who can therefore treat his workforce with impunity.
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However human rights groups are not holding their breath, saying they feared the lack of detailed proposals represented “a missed opportunity to tackle the key issues”.
Under the new rules, a Qatari employer would have to show “compelling” proof of any objection to a worker leaving the country. Disputes would be resolved within three days. Other possible changes include mandatory employee welfare contracts, sanctions against employers who fail to meet their obligations, and closer bilateral regulatory links with the workers’ countries of origin.
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