There are many issues to be mindful of during a time of conflict, but staff welfare is at the top of the list for any employer in Qatar. We set out below some key considerations for employers in the Middle East Region to be thinking about during this time.
Employers owe a legal and ethical duty of care to their employees, which is significantly heightened during armed conflict. This includes conducting regular risk assessments, monitoring the security situation, providing access to professional security advice, and establishing clear evacuation protocols. Employers should have a crisis management plan specific to that jurisdiction and maintain regular contact with employees to assess their welfare.
Employers must have clear, actionable plans for evacuating or relocating employees and, where appropriate, their dependents from conflict zones. This involves liaising with embassies, security contractors, and local authorities to identify safe evacuation routes and alternative work locations.
Employers must review employment contracts to understand their obligations regarding pay, benefits, notice, and continuity of employment during periods of displacement or absence. Employers must also consider applicable local employment law, which may impose specific obligations regarding suspension, redundancy, or continued pay during periods of conflict or government-declared...
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