Biannual reporting
How often do we report new hires?
The situation
Under Law No. 12 of 2024, employers report new employee data to the Ministry of Labour twice a year.
The law
- Law No. 12 of 2024 on localisation of private sector jobs: Priority to Qatari job seekers, sector targets set by MOL, vacancy and biannual reporting, penalties
What it means for you
Employers must report new employee data to MOL twice a year. Set two fixed dates in your HR calendar and pull the data from payroll. Missing reports count as non-compliance.
What to do
- Set two reporting dates in the HR calendar.
- Pull new hire data from payroll.
- Submit through MOL e-services.
- Keep the submission receipt.
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