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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 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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Hi I’m working here since dec 31 ,2017, how can I get my gratuity since I think my employer will refuse to give it to me…
Hello!
Our dear maid wants to go home after 7 years with us because she is getting married, her RP expires on this July but she wants to leave on april. Can we sponsor somebody else after canceling her RP or we have to wait until July as originally started the sponsorship of her?
Thanks!
Good afternoon,
1.-I will finish my contract after 9 months. Do I have any right to receive any compensation?
2.-Moreover I was hired without defining if night shift was included. Supposed the salary is for day shift. Should I ask for the compensation for the months I´ve worked in the night shift stablished by law, which is 50% additional salary?
3.-Holidays I have no negotiated anything. So reading this article I will have to receive the part equivalent to 9 months (1 year means 3 weeks). Is that correct?
In case the company doesn´t want to pay any of the explained above, do I have any way to claim for them officialy ? what would be the procedure?
Thank you for your answers. My end of contract is by the end of Feb2022. Hope you can help me with some answers asap!! Thanks!!
hi I ask if me we need to receive the gratuity I finish my 4 yrs contract to my employer how to take about the gratuity… pls reply I go Philippines February 27…pls help me
Dear Mam / sir
If my contract is under the law of 2008 my service money must be computed in old law because it unfair you imagine i work for 14 year instead they compute to 5 weeks it will compute only in 21 days and i ask you something in the new law the gratuity compute in first salary or to the new basic salary
hi good morning im working as a private duty nurse here in doha qatar im stay in my contract is same like the kadama contract I don’t have any day off I start work here July 2014 I strt the salary 2000 qr evry 2 yrs I got my vacation in the philippines and my boss give me 1 mnth free bonus(salary) every tme I hve my vacation now my salary is 4500 qr since 2019 my question is I tell to my madam. I wnt to go home and not comeback because I have fmly problem I told to them I will. just finish ramadan I’m. planning to go home this coming May or June 2022 I told to my madam can I get my end of service or gratuity for the past 8 yrs working as private duty nurse to your mother and father I said but madam said she don’t like to give because she alwys give already my bonus evry tme I go home I hope u can help me to solve this thanks
Sir Iam working in my company then last 12years.Now I am going cancel.my question is How many days per year my end of servise Gratuity
Dear Sir/ madam:
I worked in my company for 14 years, how many days my gratuity computed? Is it 21 days/per year in my basic salary, instead of 4 or 5 weeks per/year because I rendered more than 10 years in my company.
Please I need your reply in it.
Thank you!
hi sir/mam,just want to ask if who will shoulder the plane ticket going back home if I resign after may 5th year in my company.in my 4th year ,they provide my ticket back and forth.just want to ask if what if I finish only half of my two years contact,are they responsible for providing my one way ticket? thanyou
i work here since 2000 then i go home in the Philippines and stayed for 2 yrs and a half then i cameback 2009 same company…my question is, thus my company will add the previous years to my current year in my gratuity?since i work at the same company?
Dear Sir/Mam,
If the employee takes approved unpaid leaves during their services those days should be deducted from gratuity calculations. for example in a year in total number of days is 365 but employee took 15 days unpaid leave with approval, he served the compony only 350 days then gratuity will be calculated only for 350 days or 365 days.
Thanks
Good evening Sir/ma’am I’m a Filipino maid working in Qatar for almost 4 years… This week they will send me back home and I was asking my end of service gratuity but my madam said they are not going to give me….So any advice for me.
What is the law about Gratuity for those who have worked more than 5 years . for example 10 years .
Is it 21 days per all the year or 21 days for first 5 years and balance 28 days ?
Please help me
Hi Yasar, As per the new law it is 21 days for all.
Hi,
I was employed by an oil service company in qatar for 3 years. I resigned in June and did not receive any EOSB. I received my personal shares and pension payments only. I queried the EOSB payment and was told I don’t receive this because I resigned. Is this correct? From what I am reading I believe this is a compulsory payment irrespective if I resigned. Any help or guidance would be great. Thanks
Hi James, Normally it is a legal requirement to pay End of Service Gratuity. Since you are receiving personal shares and pension, please check your employment contract if anything is specifically mentioned about this.
Dear admin,
What if you signed the old contract with a basic of 750 how will the gratuity be calculated as per the new wage law?
Hi Babu, It should be as per the last basic salary when you leave the company. If you do not have any official update (new contract, payslip etc), then QR 750 will be used for calculation.
Dear Admin,
I already finish 5 years from the company in Qatar but unfortunately I was in vacation right now and because of COVID here in Philippine and have a family problem I did not comeback to work.I emailed our company and informed ,send them my resignation letter but they never accept my resignation letter.Is there a chance to take my Gratuity even if I never comeback to Qatar
Hi Florencio, the only way is to file a labour complaint. Not sure how that would work as you are out of the country. Check this link.
How much money I bring, inside the 3 years service
Hi Jenelly, It would be 21 days basic salary for each year.
Dear Madam &Sir
Good day how can to calculate my tear end service or graduity I’m working here in my current employer from September 2017 and I go home for vacation last 2019 of September .I come back at November 2019 and still now I’m here how can I say to my employer about the year end service .and how to calculate all
Hi Ruffo, It will be 21 days’ basic salary per year.
How can I tell may sponsor about end service fee or the gratuity
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m entitle for annual leave every year for 28 days as per my contract. My last annual leave, I took in December 2019 & returned to work on 03rd January, 2020. I did not go on leave in 2020 due to COVID-19 situation. Now, I’ve applied for my annual leave as per company procedure 2 & half months (September 01st week) in advance. I was supposed to fly on 30.11.2021 but my sponsor is holding my leave approval. Please advise me, what should I do now?
Hi Vivek, You can raise a complaint to the Labour Department. Please see this article.
Greetings
I have been working in a private company since 1/8/94
I am confused because I am not sure when I am entailed to paid the end of term gratuity starting from 1st of August 94 or they will automatically pay starting from 2005 or 2006 and the pervious years are flushed down the drain. Please let me know. And what to do supposedly they only want to pay since 2005 or 2006 whatever what to do if I am in titled to be paid from 1st of August 94 and they refuse
With much appropriation
Hi Ibrahim, If you are on the same contract since 1994, you are entitled to receive a gratuity for the period from 1994.
Hello there,
This is not fair based on the actual situation of the employee. We rent housing, transportation and buy food and other necessary things for 30day (a month), when we apply annual leave, we get paid only for 21 days, so imagine paying the housing, transportation and the rest from the 21 days instead of 30 day pay. Why is this created this way? There is no equation to calculating officially too. after 5 years of service, HR gives 1st 5th year 21 days and from 5th to above 28 days paid leave and gratuity also calculated the same.
I am 13 year in service in my company my basic 3576.16 ,my company computation 21 days only is this is right the competition for 13 year in service in my company
Hi Aresenio, As per the current rule, your gratuity should be 21 days basic salary for each year of service.
I working a company 2.5 years, company giving only 21 days salary and exit monyey per year, don’t give ticket money, I can complaint about the company
Hi Abdur Rahman, Yes you can file a complaint. Please check here for how to file a labour complaint: https://www.dohaguides.com/labour-complaint-in-qatar/