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What is End of Service Gratuity?
According to Qatar Labour Law, End of Service Gratuity is a sum of money stipulated to be paid to an outgoing employee based on the service period. This is calculated based on your employment contract and the number of years you have worked for the company.
This article explains the Labour Law regarding End of Service Gratuity and how you can calculate the end-of-service gratuity using the online tool provided by the Ministry. We have also included a Free Qatar Gratuity Calculator in English.
Qatar Gratuity Calculator in English
Qatar’s Ministry of Labour provides an online service that allows applicants to calculate the end-of-service gratuity on its official website. However, this page is only available in Arabic.
For your convenience, DohaGuides.com has developed a similar online calculator in English. You can check the calculator below:
Note that you must enter data as per the contract signed between you and your employer.
Please note that you are not eligible for End of Service Gratuity if your service is less than one year.
This calculator will give you an approximate amount of your end of service gratuity. The exact amount would be based on your company’s HR policies.
How to Calculate Gratuity in Qatar 2024
For those who are looking for quick info, let’s summarise the law:
- An employee is eligible for gratuity if he has worked for at least one year.
- The minimum gratuity payable is 21 days basic salary per each year.
- The last basic salary shall be the base for gratuity calculation.
- The employer is entitled to deduct from gratuity any amount due to be paid by the worker. [2]
Sample Computation of Gratuity in Qatar
Let’s illustrate this with an example. Suppose your basic monthly salary is 1,500 QR and you have worked for 5.6 years with the same company.
First, calculate your daily basic salary:
Daily basic salary = (monthly basic salary) / 30 (days)
Daily basic salary = 1500 ÷ 30 = 50 QR per day
Now, calculate your gratuity for 5 years:
Gratuity = (number of completed years) x (21 days per year) x (daily basic salary)
Gratuity = 5.6 x 21 x 50 = 5,880 QR
So, in this example, you would be entitled to a gratuity payment of 5,880 QR when you leave the company after completing 5.6 years of service with your 1,500 QR basic salary.
End of Service Gratuity: What the Law Says
The end of service gratuity is calculated under Labour Law No. 14 of 2004.
Upon termination of the employment contract, an employee is entitled to an end-of-service gratuity and leave salary. Under Article 54 of the Labour Law (Law No. 14 of 2004), the employee is eligible for a minimum of three weeks’ basic salary as an end-of-service gratuity for each year.
Service Period | Gratuity Amount |
---|---|
Less than one year | No gratuity |
One year and more | 21 days basic salary per year |
As per Article 54 of Law No 14/2004:
“The employer shall pay at date of termination the end of service gratuity in addition to any amounts due to the worker who spent one year or more in employment. This gratuity shall be agreed upon by the two parties, provided that it is not less than a three-week remuneration for every year of employment. The worker shall be entitled to gratuity for the fractions of the year in proportion to the duration of employment.
The Worker’s employment shall be considered continuous if it is terminated in cases other than those stipulated in Article 61 of this Law and is returned back to Work within two months of its termination.
The last Basic Wage shall be taken as the basis of the calculation of the gratuity.
The Employer shall be entitled to deduct from the service gratuity the amount owed to the employer by the Worker.”
Vacation Pay
As per Article 81 of the said law, if the employment contract is terminated for any reason before a worker takes his vacation (annual leave), he shall be entitled to payment instead of annual leave equivalent to his wage for the leave days to which he is entitled [1].
Flight Tickets
When the employment contract is terminated, the employer is responsible for repatriating the employee back to the place from where he was recruited or any other place agreed by the parties. However, if the worker joins another employer before departure from the country, this obligation shifts to the new employer.
Gratuity During Unpaid Leave
If the employee takes unpaid leave, this period is excluded from the service period calculation. As a result of unpaid leave, the period of service is reduced by the number of days served as unpaid leave.
Qatar Labour Law on Gratuity After 5 Years
Many readers ask us if the gratuity is higher if an employee has worked for more than 5 years.
The reason for this question is that there was such a clause in the previous labor law. However, this is not the case anymore.
The clause that stated a worker should be paid four weeks/year for working 5-10 years and five weeks/year for more than ten years was part of the old labor law and is no longer valid.[3]
As per the current law (Law No 14 of 2004), gratuity shall be agreed upon by employer and employee, provided that it is not less than a three-week remuneration for every year of employment.
Qatar Labour Law on Gratuity After 10 Years
As previously explained, the gratuity calculation remains unchanged even if the employee has worked for more than 10 years. It will still be 21 days basic salary per each year.
NOTE: The labour law only states the minimum gratuity. Some companies may choose to pay more than three weeks’ salary to employees based on their length of service. This is up to the management’s decision and HR policies.
Can Employer Terminate Employees Without Gratuity?
According to Article 61 of the Labour Law, there are certain situations under which an employer may dismiss an employee without the payment of the end of service gratuity. Instances of such gross misconduct include:
- If the Worker assumes a false identity, alleges a nationality other than his or submits false certificates or documents.
- If the Worker commits a mistake which causes gross financial loss to the Employer provided that the Employer shall notify the Department of the mistake within twenty-four hours from the time of awareness thereof.
- If the Worker violates more than once the written instructions of the Employer concerning the safety of the Workers and the Establishment despite being notified in writing of the violation on condition that such instructions shall be written and posted up in a conspicuous place.
- If the Worker fails more than once to carry out his essential duties under the Employment Contract or this Law despite being notified in writing thereof.
- If the Worker discloses the secrets of the Establishment where he is employed.
- If the Worker is found during the working hours in a clear state of drunkenness or under the influence of a drug.
- If the Worker assaults the Employer, the manager or one of his supervisors in the workplace during the working day or by reason thereof.
- If the Worker repeats the assault on his colleagues in the workplace despite being warned in writing thereof.
- If the Worker absents himself from Work without legitimate cause for more than seven consecutive days or fifteen interrupted days in one year.
- If the Worker is convicted by a conclusive judgment in a crime of dishonour or dishonesty.
Will Gratuity Be Paid in Case of Worker’s Death?
According to Article 55 of the Labour Law, if the worker dies during the service, regardless of the cause of death, the employer shall deposit with the treasury of the competent court any wage or other entitlements due to the worker in addition to the end of service gratuity within a period not exceeding fifteen (15) days from the date of the death.
The minutes shall contain a detailed report indicating the method of calculating the amounts referred to. The employer shall deposit a copy of the minutes with the Department.
The competent court shall distribute the deposited amounts among the deceased worker’s heirs. This shall be done in accordance with Islamic Sharia provisions or the Personal Status Law applicable in the deceased worker’s home country.
If three years have elapsed since the date of the deposit without the person deserving the due amounts being known, the court shall transfer these amounts to the State Public Treasury.
Calculate Gratuity on Ministry Website
You can also calculate the end-of-service gratuity on the Ministry of Labour website. This is done by entering your joining date, last working date, basic monthly salary and the number of gratuity days due each year.
Although the service is available only in Arabic, non-Arabic speakers can also easily calculate ESB by following these steps:
STEP 1: Click on this link to open the calculation page. You will see the following fields in Arabic:
STEP 2: In the first field, enter your Date of Joining (as per your contract).
STEP 3: In the second field, enter your Last Working Date.
STEP 4: In the third field, enter your Basic Monthly Salary (as per your contract).
STEP 5: In the fourth field, enter the Gratuity Days accrued for each year (for example, 21 days for one year). You have to refer to your contract for this.
STEP 6: Click the bottom button to see the result.
This service was introduced to ensure greater transparency and make foreign employees aware of their rights.
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FAQ on End of Service Gratuity in Qatar
How is the end of service gratuity computed?
End of service gratuity is calculated based on the employment contract and the number of years the employee has worked for the company.
How much is the minimum gratuity in Qatar?
According to Law No. 14 of 2004, for each year of employment, the employee is eligible for a minimum of three weeks’ basic salary as the end-of-service gratuity.
How can I calculate the end of service gratuity?
You can calculate end of service gratuity online by going to the end of service gratuity calculator on the Ministry website.
What can I do if my employer refuses to pay end of service gratuity?
If your employer refuses the end of service gratuity without any reason, you can file a complaint at the Ministry of Labour.
I am working with the same company since 1990. Am I entitled to receive gratuity from 1990 or only from 2004?
If the person is working with the same company, he is entitled to gratuity from the date of joining. In this case, he is entitled for gratuity from 1990.
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References:
[1] Law No. 14 of 2004 – Article 81
[2] Law No. 14 of 2004 – Article 54
[3] Law No. 14 of 2004 – Article 13 is about repealing Law No. 3 of 1962 – Article 24
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heloo DG team . I work from 2017 to now the give all empolye basic salary is 750 and other allowances. when I leave my company the give me same as per qatar law (1000) baisic salary ESG or not. if they not give me the same basic salary can I challenge and it’s not effective on my career. can you please gide me.
Hi Ali, The minimum wage rule came into effect in 2021. If your salary is not updated after that, you can file a complaint. However you need to check what is written in your labour contract.
Dear Team,
I need to inquire regarding the Release of Final Settlement in Qatar. When I was terminated the company has given me my last month salary. But it did not release my final settlement until my QID is transfer to the next company . Need to inquire that is there any provision in Qatar labour law that final settlement may not be release until QID is cancelled or transfer
Hi Bilal, The law stipulates that gratuity should be paid at the end of service. As a standard practice with private companies, it is usually done after the QID cancellation or transfer is issued. Make sure not to sign any paper that says you have received your settlement (before receiving).
Hi
do airfare cancellation need to pay employee eventhough he change company ? My company refused to pay airfare as i do work in same country .
Hi Nwe, This will depend on what is mentioned in your contract. If the company hired you from inside Qatar and allowed you to change to another company, they may not pay for airfare.
I am working as household worker from 2008 to the present same employer , am I entitled a graduity or end of service?? and what if I am entitled and the employer refuse to pay the eos what should I do? ,thank you.
Hi Precy, End of service gratuity law is also applicable to domestic workers. You can file a labour complaint if your employer refuses to pay.
how to get my Gratuity in my employer here in qatar I’m 11 years here… and my basic salary 1000
how to calculate
i worked 3 years. didn’t go vacation. do my compay need to pay me 3 years gratuity and vacation money? or only 3 years gratuity only. my basic salary 1000.
example
700×3 2100 or
700×3 2100 + vacation money?
can I have a copy how to compute graduity because my employer wants a prove for paying my graduity.
Employer: Hamad Jassim Almudhaka
Worker: Racel Rapacon
Start work: March 15 2022
End : April 29, 2024
Thank you.
how to get my Gratuity in my employer here in Qatar I’m 2 years here..an how to calculate
The End of Service Gratuity (EOSG) should not be less than 3 weeks for every year of working/service.
Total service EOSG calculation
Less than a year No gratuity
One year and above Three weeks (21 days) for each year of service
Dear DG team… my company not giving settlement for 2 year around 8000 riyal and I have changed sponsorship I am waiting last 3 months but till now not received. I went NHRC they told me try to compromise because nowdays it’s takes too much time to resolve. so my question is it worth to file labour complaint. how to get my money now staying old company accomdation..pls suggest what to do. pls reply
pls reply above comments
Hi DG
My friend got termination letter from company and mentioned after 1 month will effected date, now date already finished , they not got replacement so they told him to wait and EOS also not ready, he got already another job .
is it need to wait or i can stop work after the date?
Hi Raheem, He has the freedom to stop working if he doesn’t want to work. However if he has applied (or will apply) for change of sponsorship, he has to follow the Ministry of Labour directions. Since he is terminated, he can apply for change by uploading the termination letter.
Good day! I work as a Domestic worker My contract started July of 2022 will finished on July 2024 based on contract agreement but my QID will expire on 10 of September 2024. My employer said that wether I renew my contract or not, they will end or terminate my contract by June 2024 and will buy me ticket to go back to my country. Due to school vacation of their students and they will also travelling to their country Egypt. How should be the graduity pay be Calculated? 1. What if my employer refuse to give graduity and vacation leave pay after my 2 years contract? 2. Can I complain them by not giving the graduity and vacation pay as my benefits?
3. They have my passport and QID also.
Hi Zhed, Yes, you can file a labour complaint.
I have worked here for more than 2 years
However, I have travelled twice on annual leave, is the annual leave paid days considered within the number of days for gratuity?
What about EID holidays paid leave in that duration and paid leave days for marraige?
Are these all included in the number of days that we consider for gratuity?
Hi Shariff, All holidays and normal annual leaves are included in your service period. They will not be deducted.
hi doha sam guide my contruct finished and am leaving 28feb 2024 and istarted in 21/10/2022 and my salary z 1690 how much should iget as aservice fee or gratuity??
Hi Sam, You haven’t mentioned if this is your basic salary. If your basic salary is QR 1690, your end-of-service gratuity will be around QR 1600. If the basic salary is low, your end-of-service will be lower.
Dear Sir.. I have changed employer after completion of 2 year. So my question is am I eligible for leave salary for 2year . because my old employer ready to pay 2 year gratuity only and this also part by part every month. and is it good option to file complaint in NHRC for 2 service gratuity and leave salary to get quickly. pls guide
Hi Shaikh, As per labour law you are eligible for gratuity and employer has to pay it as one payment. If they offer to pay it in installments, don’t sign any document that says you receive the full amount (until you get full amount). Regarding leave salary, it would be as per your employment contract. If you got another job and you will continue in Qatar, you can file complaint in NHRC or Ministry of Labour. Note that these may take some time to settle.
Dear DG team. Sir I notice period is 11/12/2023 over and I am didn’t get my two month pending salary (November & December) till now I spoken with my HR he telling me salary and Settlement will give small part by part like every month 2000 qr in my account. they will not give full amount once..what shall I do…
Hi Shaikh, As per the law they have to settle your accounts before you leave country or move to another company. If you want you can file labour complaint. However this may take time to settle. The best option is to negotiate with your company and try to reach an agreement or get some guarantee cheque for remaining amount. Make sure you don’t sign any paper that says you have received the settlement.
Thank you so much Sir….👍
You are welcome Shaikh!
Good Morning, Regarding your clarification that an employee working in thr same company is entitled to ESOG from the date of joining, even if it prior to 2005( Despite Amendment 14 of 2004). Due to lack of clarity in the law, Employer needed a written confirmation from concerned Ministry on the same. Accordingly, company has prepared a letter to Ministry with the following 1) Employment agreement states that any terms not specifically mentioned is as per Qatar Labor Laws 2) Employee is working with the company from 2000 (Eg.) 3) Pl advice on employee’ entitlement of EOSG is from DOJ or 2005… The said letter was taken to Ministry’ Main office in West Bay. They advised to take the letter to Industrial area office. Officials in Industrial area is not ready to accept the letter. After reading the letter, they say, Employee is entitled only from 2005 and not DOJ. However, they are not ready to receive the letter or ready to give clarification in writing. Can you pl provide P. O. Box number of Ministry to send rhe said letter by Rgd post? Also your suggestion pl. Thanks,
Hi Kumar, Sorry to hear that. The Ministry website has not listed any P.O. Box for correspondence. Only the email ID ( [email protected] ) and helpline number 16505 is given.
Greetings.
End of Service (EOS) entitlement for private sector employees came in to effect on 1st Jan 2005. Query is 1. Is the entitlement of EOS is from 1st Jan 2005 or from Date of joining, which is earlier than Jan 2005? 2. Can you pl share
copy of Ministry clarification or ruling on the above, if entitlement is from DOJ & not 1st Jan 2005?
Request for the above is because certain views that EOS entitlement came in to effective only from 1/1/2005. Thank you
Hi Kumar, Unfortunately it is not clearly mentioned on the official website. You can contact the Ministry of Labour Hotline: 16505 or 44068979 or email: [email protected]
Hi, for calculating gratuity, is it from the date I started or the date of my contract? I started in June 2022, but my contract was dated September 2022, and I got terminated in August 2023. Am I eligible for gratuity?
Hi JJ, You need to check this with Ministry of Labour helpline. The law says one year of service only (doesn’t mention specifically about contract).
I have been working in Sem Company since 1998 till now When I leave the company, I will receive money from 1998 to 2004. Please tell me, I would be grateful!
Hi TR, If you worked continuously from 1998 to 2023, you will get 25 years End of Service.
Hi, just checking if I can get any Gratuity in my previous company. I worked to them from October 2021 and they terminated me, my last work day was December 31 2022. I asked them to give me time to go on my vacation and get married before I transfer to other company but after I came back last march 2023 they called me and asked me to rejoin and they cancelled my termination. now they terminated me again and my last work day was October 2023.
Hi JJ, You may be eligible to get gratuity since you had completed one year during 2021-2022.
So how much should I receive? My basic salary was 1800 QAR.
Hi JJ, The rule is 21 days basic salary for each year you have worked. But we can’t calculate the amount because your contract status is not clear. You were terminated once and you were recalled later. We don’t know if it was under same contract or different contract. Please discuss with your HR.
Hi. It’s the same contract. When I rejoined, they just canceled my termination. I asked HR, and she said I am not eligible for gratuity as I just returned from my termination and it’s not yet been a year since I rejoined. please advise. Thank you
Hi JJ, If your contract is the same you should be eligible. Any period of unpaid leave will be deducted from the service period.
For calculating end of service, We should considere date of termination as last working date or last date after completion of notice period.
Date of 1.3.2023
Notice period 60 Days.
notice day completion date is 29-04-2023.
Hence last working day for gratuity calculation will be 1.3.2023 or 29-4-2023.
Please guide.
Hi Anjum, It would be 29-4-2023.
hi doha team
plz tell me
if some one enter qatar and want to leave for family reason after one week of entery.
what should to follow.
Hi Sohail, If you did not complete your QID process your visa may become invalid. If you complete QID process you can go any time with your company’s permission.