Under Article 8 of Qatar's Domestic Workers Law (Law No. 15 of 2017), your employer is legally required to pay your domestic worker's monthly wage in Qatari Riyals by the end of the month, or at the absolute latest by the third day of the following month. Missing this deadline is a violation of the law.
If payment is consistently late or withheld, this can constitute a serious breach of the employment contract. Under Article 17, a domestic worker has the right to terminate their contract early — while still retaining their full end-of-service bonus — if the employer fails to meet their financial obligations.
As an employer, it is good practice to keep written records of each monthly payment (such as signed receipts or bank transfer confirmations) to avoid disputes. Violations of wage payment rules can result in a fine of up to 5,000 Qatari Riyals under Article 21.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Qatar.