Expatriate workers who want to change jobs can apply for it online

Expatriate workers who want to change jobs can apply for it online

QLNews
By QLNews

Last month, a new labour law came into effect which gives people the option to change jobs once their contract is over.

Those seeking to change jobs can now apply for it online via the official site for Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs.

In order to do so, go to THIS LINK and you will be taken to an e-service page for seeking ‘employer change’ and ‘leave the country.’ Applicants can enter their Qatar ID and mobile numbers in order to apply for it.

The rules and regulations for changing jobs are also mentioned in the site. According to the official site, an expatriate can change jobs provided the new employer has an approval for a position for the same nationality, gender and profession.

The worker seeking a job change should submit a request to the ministry 30 days before the contract comes to an end, if it is a fixed–term contract.

In case of an open-ended contract, the worker should stay not less than five years in service and the notice period would be 30 days if the duration of service is five years, and 60 days, if the duration of service is more than five years.

Are you planning to make use of this service?

By 1977adil• 4 Jan 2017 11:44
1977adil

Its very good. I did it and got approval in 12 hours online.

Pls note new rule is very good for geniune cases like if u didnot get salaey since 4 months or issues like that. Very good one. The great Qatar!

By PunchLiner• 3 Jan 2017 17:33
PunchLiner

Be very careful what you choose. You are treading on thin ice.

So many hindrances between the lines.

By alexandre lieo• 3 Jan 2017 11:44
alexandre lieo

yea , please som1 talk about it ! , I heard that there is an extension until end of this month ! is that true ?

anyone here ?

By shakirpatel• 3 Jan 2017 11:24
shakirpatel

what about those people who want to change the job before the completion of contract period but have NOC from their employer. What is the procedure??

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