During the regular Cabinet meeting held on 5 April 2023, the Council of Ministers approved a draft decision of the Chairman of the Workers Support and Insurance Fund, establishing departments in the administrative units that make up the Workers Support and Insurance Fund and assigning their terms of reference.

The Workers Support and Insurance Fund aims to support, secure, and care for workers, guarantee their rights, and provide a healthy and safe work environment.

Workers Support and Insurance Fund outlines the following:

1. Provide sustainable and necessary financial resources for supporting and securing workers.
2. Pay the workers' entitlements decided by Labor Disputes Settlement Committees, and then require the paid amount from the employer.
3. Contribute to the provision and creation of playgrounds or entertainment venues, or workers' housing in coordination with the concerned authorities in the State.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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Cassandra Pallagud

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