End-of-Service & Arbitrary Dismissal in Qatar: Your Rights (2026)
Qatar's end-of-service gratuity (3 weeks/year on basic wage, not 21/30), notice under Decree-Law 18/2020, and arbitrary-dismissal remedies under Law No. 14 of 2004.
Qatar's statutory end-of-service gratuity (Art. 54) is a minimum of three weeks' pay per year for any worker with one or more years of service, calculated on the LAST BASIC wage and pro-rated — not the '21/30 days' figure often seen online, which is a contractual practice, not the legal floor. Notice (Art. 49, as amended in 2020) is one month in the first two years and two months after. Arbitrary dismissal (Art. 62) lets the court reinstate with back pay or award compensation, with no fixed cap.
FAQ
Do I lose my gratuity if I resign in Qatar?
No. Article 54 of Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 does not tie gratuity to the reason for leaving, so it is due on resignation for anyone with one year or more of service. It is forfeited only in cases of summary dismissal for the serious grounds in Article 61.
How much is end-of-service gratuity per year in Qatar?
The statutory minimum is three weeks' pay per year of service, calculated on the last basic wage. The often-quoted '21/30 days' figure is a contractual practice, not the legal floor. The contract may provide more.
What is the notice period to end a contract in Qatar?
Under Article 49 (as amended by Decree-Law 18 of 2020): one month during the first two years of employment and two months after, for either party.