Qatar Notice Period Calculator
Work out your pay in lieu of an unserved notice period — instantly, per Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 49
Notice period calculator
Quick answer
In Qatar, the statutory notice period is 1 month (30 days) if your continuous service is under 2 years, and 2 months (60 days) once you reach 2 years or more (Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Art. 49, as amended by Law No. 18 of 2020). Either party — worker or employer — may end the contract on this notice. If notice is not served, the party in breach pays the other a notice-period allowance calculated on the full wage: daily wage = monthly wage ÷ 30.
At a glance
- Under 2 years
- 1 month (30 days)
- 2 years and over
- 2 months (60 days)
- Pay in lieu
- Full wage (÷30) × notice days
- Law
- Art. 49 (amended by Law 18/2020)
How notice works in Qatar
Since the 2020 reform, notice is tied to length of service and applies to both indefinite and fixed-term contracts. If you have served less than two years, the notice period is one month; from two years, it is two months. The same period applies whether the worker resigns or the employer terminates.
When the required notice is not given, the party that ends the contract early owes the other side compensation equal to the wage for the un-served notice period. This "pay in lieu of notice" is calculated on the full wage — your most recent total salary — not the basic wage alone.
Probation and other points
- •During probation, an employer must give at least one month’s notice to terminate; a worker resigning to move to another Qatari employer gives one month, and up to two months if leaving the country.
- •Notice must be in writing, and you continue to work (and be paid) during the notice period unless paid in lieu.
- •Your end-of-service gratuity and any unused leave are settled separately from notice pay.
How to calculate pay in lieu of notice
- 1
Find your notice length
30 days if your service is under 2 years; 60 days at 2 years or more.
- 2
Work out the daily wage
Divide your monthly wage (most recent full salary) by 30.
- 3
Multiply
Daily wage × notice days = the notice-period allowance owed.
Worked examples
QAR 10,000 wage, 18 months of service
- Service under 2 years → 30 days’ notice
- Daily wage: 10,000 ÷ 30 = QAR 333.33
- 333.33 × 30 = QAR 10,000
QAR 12,000 wage, 4 years of service
- Service 2 years or more → 60 days’ notice
- Daily wage: 12,000 ÷ 30 = QAR 400
- 400 × 60 = QAR 24,000
Frequently asked questions
What is the notice period in Qatar?
One month (30 days) if your continuous service is under two years, and two months (60 days) from two years of service (Qatar Labour Law 14/2004, Art. 49, amended by Law 18/2020). It applies to both the worker and the employer.
Does the notice period depend on how long I have worked in Qatar?
Yes. Under the 2020 amendment, the trigger is two years of service: below two years it is one month, at two years and over it is two months.
How is pay in lieu of notice calculated in Qatar?
It is the wage for the un-served notice period on the full wage: daily wage = monthly wage ÷ 30, multiplied by the number of notice days (30 or 60).
Can I leave without serving notice in Qatar?
You can, but the party that ends the contract without giving the required notice owes the other a notice-period allowance equal to the wage for the remaining notice days.
What notice applies during probation in Qatar?
An employer must give at least one month’s notice to end employment during probation. A worker resigning during probation to join another Qatari employer gives one month; to leave the country, up to two months as agreed.
Is notice pay separate from gratuity in Qatar?
Yes. Pay in lieu of notice, end-of-service gratuity and unused-leave encashment are three separate components of your final settlement.
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