Notice period calculator for Qatar
After probation, either side can end an employment contract without giving a reason, as long as they give written notice.
Enter your years of service to see the notice period and what is owed if it isn't worked.
How it's calculated
- Notice is 1 month during the first two years of service and 2 months once you've worked more than 2 years.
- If the contract ends without that notice, whoever ended it pays the other side the basic salary for the notice period or the part not worked.
- This calculator counts 30 days a month and pays each missing day at the monthly basic salary ÷ 30.
An example
With 3 years of service and a basic salary of QAR 9,000, the notice is two months. Ending the contract without notice costs QAR 18,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the notice the same for the worker and the employer?
Yes. The Labour Law sets the same periods for whichever side ends the contract.
Am I paid during my notice period?
Yes. If you keep working normally, the employer pays your full wage for the notice period.
What happens if an expatriate leaves Qatar without serving notice?
The law says they can't be given a new work permit for one year from the date they left.
Key terms
- Pay in lieu of notice
- The basic salary for the notice period that wasn't given or worked.
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