Qatar Notice Period & Termination Calculator
حاسبة مهلة الإشعار وبدل الإشعار والتعويض عن الإنهاء التعسفي (القانون رقم 19 لسنة 2020)
Calculate statutory notice periods, financial indemnity in lieu of unserved notice days (Notice Pay), and arbitrary dismissal damages under the Qatar Labor Law and Law No. 19 of 2020. Under modern Ministry of Labour (MoL) rules, employment termination mandates 1 month notice for service up to 2 years and 2 months notice for service exceeding 2 years.
Whether evaluating immediate contract termination with payment in lieu, probationary separation guidelines, or calculating job search hours under Article 49, this calculator delivers an exact, legally verified financial settlement in microseconds.
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Qatar Statutory Notice Period & Indemnity Matrix (Law No. 19/2020)
Comparative reference breakdown illustrating statutory notice durations, unserved notice indemnities, and job search entitlements across common service tenures on a monthly wage of QAR 10,000 / month (Daily Rate = QAR 333.33).
| Employment Status / Tenure | Statutory Notice | Notice in Calendar Days | Immediate Dismissal Pay | Article 49 Job Search Leave | Governing Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probation (≤ 6 Months) | 1 Month | 30 Days | QAR 10,000.00 | 4 Days (32 Hours) | Article 39 (Amended) |
| Confirmed: 1 Year Service | 1 Month | 30 Days | QAR 10,000.00 | 4 Days (32 Hours) | Law No. 19 of 2020 |
| Confirmed: 2 Years Service | 1 Month | 30 Days | QAR 10,000.00 | 4 Days (32 Hours) | Law No. 19 of 2020 |
| Confirmed: 3 Years Service | 2 Months | 60 Days | QAR 20,000.00 | 8 Days (64 Hours) | 2-Month Tier Qualified |
| Confirmed: 5 Years Service | 2 Months | 60 Days | QAR 20,000.00 | 8 Days (64 Hours) | Law No. 19 of 2020 |
| Confirmed: 10 Years Service | 2 Months | 60 Days | QAR 20,000.00 | 8 Days (64 Hours) | Law No. 19 of 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Qatar Notice Periods (أسئلة شائعة)
What is the statutory notice period in Qatar under Law No. 19 of 2020?
Under Law No. 19 of 2020: if the worker has completed 2 continuous years of service or less, the statutory notice period is 1 month (30 calendar days). If the worker has completed more than 2 years of service, the statutory notice period is 2 months (60 calendar days).
How is notice pay calculated if an employee is terminated immediately?
If either the employer or the employee terminates the employment contract immediately without observing the statutory notice period, the terminating party must pay the other party an indemnity equivalent to the worker's full actual wage for the entire unserved notice period (or unserved balance).
Can an employee search for another job during the notice period in Qatar?
Yes. Under Article 49 of the Qatar Labor Law, if the employer issues the termination notice, the worker is legally entitled to take one full day (or 8 working hours) off each week with full pay to search for new employment or attend interviews.
What are the notice rules during the probationary period in Qatar?
During probation (maximum 6 months): if the employer terminates, they must provide at least 1 month written notice. If the worker resigns to join another company in Qatar, they must give 1 month notice and the new employer must compensate recruitment costs. If the worker resigns to leave the country, at least 2 months notice is required.
What compensation is awarded for arbitrary dismissal in Qatar?
If an employer terminates a contract without statutory justification under Article 61, the dispute can be escalated to the Qatar Labour Dispute Settlement Committees (LDSC), which typically award damages ranging from 2 to 6 months of gross salary in addition to notice pay and End of Service Gratuity.
📊 Official Qatar Statutory Comparative Matrix
| Statutory Component / Obligation | Calculated Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Settlement / Government Fee | QAR 0.00 |