Current Region & Language
Currency
Qatari Rial (QAR)
Employer Taxes
Employers contribute approximately 10% of the employee's gross salary towards social insurance for Qatari nationals.
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Language
Arabic
Date Format
DD/MM/YYYY
Qatar By The Numbers
3 million
Population
QAR 600 billion
GDP
4
National Holidays
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Weekly Working Hours
National Holidays
Leave
Employees are entitled to various types of leave, including holiday leave, maternity leave, and pilgrimage leave, depending on the applicable regulations and company policies.
Employment Contracts
Employees, temporary agency workers, and independent contractors are all distinct types of employment.
Types of Employment
Employees are the only recognized type of employment.
Employment Costs
There are no specific requirements regarding employment costs.
IC Class Factors
In Qatar, there are no specific Independent Contractor (IC) class factors that directly apply, as the classification of workers is generally determined based on the nature of their work and contractual agreements rather than specific regulatory criteria.
Labor Leasing
The placement of contingent or temporary workers at third party sites requires a labor leasing license.
Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum wage for blue-collar workers and domestic workers in Qatar is QAR 1,800 per month, which includes accommodation and food.
Medical Benefits
After three months’ service with an employer, employees are entitled to paid sick leave. If they are absent from work owing to illness or injury, such employees are entitled to sick leave on full pay for the first two weeks of absence in any year, and then on half pay for the next four weeks of absence in the same year. The extension of the sick leave thereafter shall be without Remuneration until the Worker resumes his Work or resigns or his service is terminated for health reasons.
Probationary Periods
The probationary period is a maximum of 6 months. During this time, the employer may terminate the contract with at least one month’s notice.
Termination Notice
For open-ended contracts, the minimum notice period is one month for employees with up to two years of service or less, and two months for employees with more than two years of service.
Severance
The end-of-service (EOS) accrual is 21 days per 12 months of service, based on the current basic salary. After 5 years of service, the EOS accrual increases to 30 days.
Pre-hire Checks
Government screening and security checks, in-country medical checks, and police clearance certificates are typically required as part of the pre-employment process for certain positions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding both the employer and employee.
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