Qatar Maternity & Nursing Leave Calculator
حاسبة إجازة الوضع والأمومة وساعة الرضاعة (المادتان 96 و97 من قانون العمل القطري)
Calculate official statutory paid maternity leave compensation, medical complication extension periods, and daily nursing break entitlements under Articles 96 and 97 of Qatar Labor Law No. 14 of 2004. Female employees with at least one continuous year of service are entitled to 50 calendar days of fully paid maternity leave (minimum 35 days taken post-delivery).
The law protects mothers by prohibiting dismissal during maternity periods (Article 98), providing an optional 60-day unpaid medical complication extension, and granting 1 hour of daily paid nursing break for 1 full year. Compute your exact payroll coverage and return-to-work dates in microseconds.
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Qatar Maternity & Parental Benefit Benchmark Matrix (Article 96)
Comparative reference breakdown illustrating statutory maternity entitlements, post-delivery minimums, nursing break provisions, and dismissal protections under Qatar Labor Law.
| Benefit Component | Statutory Duration | Remuneration Coverage | Labor Law Article | Key Conditions & Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity Leave | 50 Calendar Days | 100% Full Pay | Article 96 | Requires 1 continuous year of service; minimum 35 days post-delivery. |
| Medical Complication | Up to 60 Calendar Days | Unpaid Extension | Article 96 | Continuous or non-continuous with licensed medical committee proof. |
| Daily Nursing Break | 1 Hour Daily for 1 Year | 100% Paid Time | Article 97 | Starts day after maternity ends; worker chooses time; no salary deduction. |
| Dismissal Protection | Maternity & Nursing Periods | Absolute Protection | Article 98 | Employer cannot dismiss or serve notice during maternity or nursing time. |
| Service Under 1 Year | 50 Days (Leave Only) | Unpaid by Default | Article 96 | Qualifying period not satisfied; employer discretionary pay may apply. |
Frequently Asked Questions — Qatar Maternity Rules (أسئلة شائعة)
How many days of paid maternity leave are provided under Qatar Labor Law?
Under Article 96 of Qatar Labor Law No. 14 of 2004, a female employee who has completed at least one continuous year of service with the employer is entitled to 50 calendar days of fully paid maternity leave, with at least 35 days mandated after delivery.
What happens if medical complications arise after giving birth in Qatar?
Under Article 96, if the mother suffers from medical complications resulting from pregnancy or childbirth that prevent her from resuming duties, she is entitled to take an unpaid leave extension of up to 60 consecutive or non-consecutive days, supported by a certified medical report.
What is the nursing break entitlement for working mothers in Qatar?
Under Article 97 of the Qatar Labor Law, working mothers are entitled to a daily nursing break of one full hour for one year starting from the day following the end of maternity leave. This hour is fully paid and counted as regular working time.
Can an employer terminate a female employee during maternity leave in Qatar?
No. Under Article 98, an employer is strictly prohibited from terminating or giving notice of termination to a female worker during her maternity leave or during the periods of her authorized nursing breaks.
Does paternity leave exist in Qatar's private sector labor law?
Under standard private sector Labor Law No. 14 of 2004, there is no statutory paternity leave for private sector male workers, though many multinational firms provide 3 to 5 days by corporate policy. In the public sector under the Civil Human Resources Law, Qatari fathers receive 3 days of fully paid paternity leave.
📊 Official Qatar Statutory Comparative Matrix
| Statutory Component / Obligation | Calculated Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Settlement / Government Fee | QAR 0.00 |