Employment Contract in Qatar

Understanding employment contracts in Qatar involves grasping its legal framework, which shapes the relationship between employers and employees. This article explores employment laws that define and regulate employment contracts in the country.

Employment contract

Qatar Labour Law

All employees must be provided with a written employment contract. This contract must take the standard form template the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs (MADLSA) provided.
Employers commonly ask employees to enter into a supplemental contract containing additional terms. Three copies of supplemental agreements must be entered into – one copy for the employee, one for the company and one to be registered with MADLSA. 

QFC Employment Regulations

All employees must be provided with a written employment contract that contains at least a minimum set of terms including the employee’s pay, length of contract, place of work, hours of work, and annual leave.
A standard form contract is not required. A company’s internal contract can be used for these purposes. 

Probationary period

Qatar Labour Law

Probationary periods are permitted, with a maximum period of six months.
During the probation period, a one-month notice period is required from the employer to dismiss the employee.
If the employee resigns during the probation period, they must provide one month's notice if they are leaving to join another employer in Qatar. A two-month notice period is applicable if the employee plans to leave Qatar.

QFC Employment Regulations

Probationary periods are permitted, with a maximum period of six months.
During the probation period, a two-week notice period is required from the employer to dismiss the employee.