Ministry of Labour calls on employers to ensure safe working environment

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has called on private sectors employers to identify safe areas and guide workers accordingly to ensure safe worki...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has called on private sectors’ employers to identify safe areas and guide workers accordingly to ensure safe working environment.

In a social media post, the ministry stated the importance of maintaining a secured and safe working environment for all employees while putting in place necessary measures to safeguard their wellbeing.

The ministry therefore urged employers to implement remote working arrangements where the nature of work permits and ensure a safe, secured working environment for personnel on site.

It further stated that flexible working environment should be implemented including shift and adaptable working hours where appropriate and maintain continous dialogue with employees for stable and transparent workplace.

The ministry noted that private entities should comply fully with conditions stated on employment contracts and labour legislation, including obligations concerning remuneration and employee benefits.