Observing the experiences of other expatriates, the security guard quickly acquainted himself with Qatari and international labour laws and standards. Once in the Kingdom, many domestic workers, construction workers, security guards among others often face nineteenth-century exploitative working conditions. Despite international labour rights standards that demand all employers fairly remunerate workers and not subject them to inhumane and dangerous work environments, many workers face delayed or unpaid wages, work excessively long hours and struggle to change jobs or access justice. The Qatar authorities have confirmed that Bidali was arrested on May 5 for allegedly violating security laws. The Kingdom must allay fears that its Kafala employer sponsorship system is not an open jail for two million migrant workers.

Source: Standard Digital May 16, 2021 12:33 UTC