Understanding Qatar's Annual Leave and Salary Structure: Legal Concerns and Urgent Help Needed

Hello Everyone,

Can someone tell me about the annual leave policy? Are employees entitled to receive leave salary at the time of their leave, or is it okay to give it to them once they come back after their vacation?

Also, how is the salary structure in Qatar? Does it include basic, other allowances, HRA, etc., as separate components or as a consolidated amount considered as basic salary? In our company, they have basic and other allowances in addition to accommodation, transportation, and medical benefits. In the offer letter, they only display a consolidated amount, and during salary disbursement, we can see the breakdown. Will this impact the calculation of end-of-service benefits? Is this practice legal?

Please help me with this matter; it's urgent.

Regards,
Nisha

Dear Nisha,

I would advise you to make a visit to the Ministry of Labour (MOL) in Qatar and get all the information in one sitting. This will help you get accurate information pertaining to the law of the land.

Cheers,
Sajid