Qatar, the world's largest producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas. As a wealthy country in the Middle East, its compensation and benefits system is relatively perfect, providing employees with many favorable benefits. This article will introduce Qatar's working hours, minimum wage, public holidays, vacations and other regulations, and provide employment reference for enterprises going overseas.
In Qatar, working days are generally available:Sunday to Thursday,Week.
5. Closed on Saturdays.
Standard working hours: 8 hours a day, working hours may be reduced to 6 hours a day during Ramadan.
Overtime compensation: All work in excess of the standard workweek shall be paid on an overtime basis, subject to regulations such as employment contracts, collective agreements, and a maximum number of hours an employee may work overtime or on holidays.
In addition, in Qatar, employees have the right to refuse to work overtime in order to protect their health and working conditions.
Qatar's compensation system is primarily set by businesses and companies. Qatar** publishes an annual minimum wage, which varies depending on the nature of the worker's work and region. Currently, the minimum wage in Qatar is:1000 riyals per month(about $275).
In addition, Qatar's compensation system also includes factors such as social insurance and taxes, which affect the actual income of employees. Enterprises are also required to pay social insurance premiums to their employees to protect their basic rights and interests.
Qatar public holidays: New Year (January 1), Gregorian Day (2nd Tuesday in February), National Day (December 18 in the Gregorian calendar), Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The latter two festivals are not fixed every year and are determined according to the Islamic calendar.
Local** decides annually whether the weekend holiday expires or whether it is adjusted to a working day to compensate.
Annual leave
In Qatar, the length of annual leave depends on the employee's seniority:
If the employee has worked for less than 1 year, the employee receives annual leave according to the proportion determined by the employer;
Work for 1 to 5 years, can enjoy3 weeksAnnual leave
Work for more than 5 years and be entitled to:4 weeksAnnual leave
Employees can take annual leave in up to two different periods, and any unused annual leave can be extended to the next leave year with the consent of the enterprise.
Sick leave
Employees are entitled to a term after three months of service with the same organization2 weeksof paid sick leave, the salary compensation ratio is the employee's salaryAfter the initial 14 days of sick leave, employees can:The proportion of salary is obtained4 weeksof paid holidays. Sick leave beyond this period will no longer be paid. Wages during sick leaveThe business is responsible for the payment. Maternity leave
Maternity leave eligibility: Female employees who have worked for the company for more than one year. Length of maternity leave:50 daysPaid maternity leave of 15 days before the birth and at least 35 days after the birth. If the childbirth process is complicated, the employee can extend the maternity leave by providing a medical certificate for an additional 60 days, but this period will be unpaid.
Paternity leave
Paternity leave is not required by law for employees, but businesses often provide fathers with 5 days of leave after the birth of a child.
Other holidays
1.Parental leave: There is no statutory parental leave in Qatar.
2.Hajj leave: Muslim employees who wish to travel to Mecca for Hajj leave are granted a one-time Hajj leave of 20 days.
Probationary period:In Qatar, the length of the probationary period may vary depending on the provisions of the employment contract, but it must not exceed 6 months.
Notice of dismissal:The length of the notice period depends on the employee's seniority, 1 to 5 years of service, 1 month's notice;
More than 5 years of work, 2 months' notice;
During the trial period, one week's notice is given.
Severance pay:Employees who have worked for the company for more than 1 year are entitled to severance pay for 1 to 5 years of service, and the severance pay is three weeks' salary;
The length of service is 5 to 10 years, and it is a four-week salary;
10 to 20 years of service, five weeks' salary;
More than 20 years of continuous service, six weeks' salary.
Employees who are not Qatari nationals must provide a return flight.
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