Document background
A Mutual Severance Agreement is utilized when an employer and employee in Qatar agree to terminate their employment relationship by mutual consent. This document is particularly important in the Qatari context due to specific local labor law requirements and the high proportion of expatriate workers in the country. The agreement serves multiple purposes: it documents the mutually agreed termination terms, ensures compliance with Qatar Labor Law No. 14 of 2004, provides clarity on final settlements and benefits, and includes necessary releases and waivers. It's commonly used during corporate restructuring, voluntary separation programs, or when both parties wish to formalize an amicable separation. The agreement must be drafted in both Arabic and English to be enforceable in Qatar, and special attention must be paid to end of service benefit calculations and other mandatory entitlements under local law.
