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Qatar Amends Wage Protection System Rules On Salary Payment Deadlines
Qatar's Ministry of Labour has issued Decision No. 50 of 2026, introducing significant amendments to the Wage Protection System that establish mandatory payment windows and standardised wage due dates for all workers. The new regulations set precise timelines for wage transfers through the WPS, with monthly employees' wages due on the first of each month and a seven-day transfer window for compliance.
Qatar Employment
SA
Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
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Qatar Labour Law Amendments Introduce Professional Licensing, Formal Part-time/freelance Rules, Longer Non-Compete Periods
Qatar has enacted significant amendments to its Labour Law through Law No. 9 of 2026, introducing three major reforms that will reshape employment relationships in the country. The changes establish new professional licensing requirements for designated occupations, create a formal legal framework for part-time and freelance work arrangements, and extend the maximum duration of non-compete restrictions from one to two years with enhanced regulatory oversight.
Qatar Employment
SA
Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
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