Maternity leave pay calculator for Qatar
Women covered by the Labour Law who have completed a year with their employer get paid maternity leave.
Enter your monthly wage to see what you'll be paid during the leave.
How it's calculated
- Maternity leave is 50 days on full pay, covering time before and after the birth, with at least 35 days after it.
- You need 1 year of service with the employer and a medical certificate with the expected date of birth.
- The law doesn't say how to turn a monthly wage into a daily one, so choose the method your employer uses.
An example
With a monthly wage of QAR 9,000 and the ÷ 30 method, the daily wage is QAR 300 and the leave pays QAR 15,000.
Frequently asked questions
What if less than 30 days of leave are left after the birth?
The employer can add days from your annual leave. If not, the extra time is unpaid leave.
What if I can't return after the leave for health reasons?
You're treated as on unpaid leave, for up to 60 days in total, as long as a licensed doctor certifies your condition.
Does maternity leave reduce my other leave?
No. Taking maternity leave doesn't take away any of your other leave rights.
Key terms
- Full pay
- Your wage including regular allowances, not only the basic salary.
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