The Contract Of Employment Domestic Worker is a legally required document in Qatar for establishing formal employment relationships between households and domestic workers. This contract template ensures compliance with Qatar's Law No. 15 of 2017 concerning Domestic Workers and subsequent ministerial decisions, particularly Ministerial Decision No. 39 of 2018 which establishes the model employment contract. The document is essential for obtaining work permits and residency visas for domestic workers in Qatar, and must be used when hiring any domestic worker, including housemaids, drivers, cooks, gardeners, and similar household staff. It contains mandatory provisions regarding working hours, accommodation, salary, leave entitlements, and other rights and obligations of both parties, while ensuring protection of the worker's rights in accordance with Qatari law.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and the domestic worker, including full legal names, nationalities, and identification numbers

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and reference to relevant Qatari laws

3. Definitions: Definition of key terms used in the contract, including 'domestic work', 'accommodation', and other relevant terms

4. Term of Employment: Duration of the contract, probation period, and conditions for renewal

5. Nature of Work: Detailed description of the domestic worker's duties and responsibilities

6. Place of Work: Specification of the primary workplace (usually employer's residence)

7. Working Hours and Rest Periods: Daily and weekly working hours, weekly rest day, and break times as per Qatari law

8. Salary and Payment Terms: Monthly salary, payment method, timing, and any agreed deductions

9. Accommodation and Food: Details of provided accommodation, meals, and living conditions

10. Healthcare and Insurance: Medical care provisions and insurance coverage requirements

11. Annual Leave and Holidays: Annual leave entitlement, public holidays, and sick leave provisions

12. Travel and Repatriation: Terms for initial travel, annual leave travel, and final repatriation

13. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party

14. Governing Law: Confirmation of Qatar law as governing law and dispute resolution procedures

15. Signatures: Execution section with spaces for both parties' signatures and date