The workers, all employees of European Security [EGSSCO], one of the largest security companies in Qatar, accused their employer of refusing to adjust their pay as per updated labour laws in the Gulf state. The protest was designed to demand an increase in their salary to meet the minimum wage set by the reformed labour law, sources told Doha News.
However, authorities found that under the new contract terms, all workers’ salaries were in line with the new minimum wage threshold, a government official told Doha News.
Under the new contract provided by the company, workers are to receive QR 1,000 [275 USD] as basic salary – in line with the minimum wage – as well as QR 300 per month for food allowance. Accommodation is also provided by the security company.