Workers' Rights
Labour Law protections covering wages, working hours, leave, workplace safety, and end-of-service benefits under Qatar national law.
National Minimum Wage
Qatar has a national minimum wage that applies to all workers, including domestic workers. Since March 2021:QAR 1,000 per month basic wage.QAR 500 per month for housing allowance, if the employer does...
Working Hours and Overtime
Qatar's Labour Law sets clear limits on working hours:Maximum 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.During Ramadan, working hours are reduced to 6 hours per day or 36 hours per week.Overtime pay is at...
Annual Leave and Public Holidays
All workers in Qatar are entitled to paid annual leave:Less than 5 years of service: 3 weeks (21 days) of paid leave per year.5 or more years of service: 4 weeks (28 days) of paid leave per year.You m...
End-of-Service Gratuity
When your employment ends in Qatar, you are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity payment:Amount: Three weeks' basic wage for each year of service.The gratuity is calculated on your last basic salary...
Workplace Safety and Heat Stress Protections
Qatar law requires employers to protect workers from workplace hazards, with special rules for extreme heat:Outdoor work ban: From 1 June to 15 September, outdoor work is banned between 10:00 AM and 3...
Termination and Notice Period
Both employers and workers in Qatar must follow notice period rules when ending employment:Less than 5 years of service: Minimum one month written notice.5 or more years of service: Minimum two months...
Non-Discrimination and Forced Labour Protections
Qatar law prohibits forced labour and provides protections against certain forms of workplace discrimination:Forced labour is a crime. Law No. 15 of 2011 punishes human trafficking with up to 15 years...
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Qatar law provides maternity leave for working mothers:Maternity leave: 50 days of paid leave, which can start up to 15 days before the expected delivery date.You must have completed one year of conti...