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Qatar
Qatar guarantees 3 wks (1-5 yrs), 4 wks (5+) (Labour Law 14/2004). Maternity 50 days.
Authority: Labour Law 14/2004 · MOL
Leave
3-4 wks
Holidays
4
Mat
50 days
Pat
Not statutory
Sick
2 wks 100% + 4 wks 50%
Framework
LL 14/2004
01
Annual paid leave
LL 14/2004LL 14/2004: 3 wks (1-5 yrs), 4 wks (5+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 yrs | 3 sem | 100% | LL |
| 5+ yrs | 4 sem | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
02
Public holidays
44 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Eid al-Fitr | All | — |
| Variable | Eid al-Adha | All | — |
| 18 déc | National Day | All | — |
| Variable | Sport Day | All | 2nd Tue Feb |
Official sources: MOL
03
Sick leave
2+4 wks2 wks 100% + 4 wks 50%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-14 | 0 j | 100% | LL |
| 15-42 | — | 50% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
50 days matMat 50 days (35 pre+15 post).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 50 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
05
Special leaves
LLMarriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days, Hajj 20 days once.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | LL |
| Hajj | 20 j 1× | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
Centralize Qatar absences
Illizeo applies LL 14/2004.
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