Saudi Arabia is a great climate for investments, while you can get the maximum profits with maximum facilities and minimum obstacles you may face. But achieving all these benefits requires sufficient knowledge about rules and regulations controlling different processes in Saudi Arabia, and of these rules is the notice period in Saudi Arabia, which you will need for different working situations for proper dealing with your employees. So, what do you need to know about the notice period in Saudi Arabia? That’s what we will tell you in this article.
What is the notice period in Saudi Arabia?
Notice period in Saudi Arabia is the time required to notify employees about ending their contract. Notice period is required for employees to notify their employer before quitting a job. This notice period is governed by the Saudi Labor contract, and according to the Saudi labor law, the notice period will depend on the type of contract.
The different notice periods in Saudi Arabia
As we mentioned before, notice period will depend on the type of contract. Types of contracts and notice periods can be divided into the following:
- Open-ended contract. In this type of contract the hiring period is not defined, so there is a notice period of 60 days before the end of the contract. This notice period is applied when the salary is paid monthly, while if the salary is paid on another payment structure, the notice period will be 30 days for both parties.
- Fixed contract. This type of contract has a specific expiration date and specific notice period which the two parties need to adhere to, and in case there is no specified notice period, the contract should end automatically at the agreed expiration date.
- Contract termination without notice period. Both employer and employee can terminate the contract without a notice period in cases of serious misconduct or other reasons outlined in the Saudi labor law.
Of course as we mentioned before, the specified notice period according to each type of contract is mandatory for both parties.
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Common questions about notice period in Saudi Arabia
Can the notice period be cancelled by the employer?
Yes, this can occur in cases of severe misconduct or breach of contract by the employee, as outlined in Article 80 of the Saudi Labor Law.
Will the employee take his salary during the notice period?
Yes, the employee will take his salary in the notice period, according to the Saudi labor of law.
Can the employer terminate the contract and leave without serving the notice period?
Yes, this can occur in some cases like if the employer violates the terms of the contract or engages in unethical practices. These cases are listed in the Article 81 in Saudi law of labor.
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Notice period in Saudi Arabia is a regulatory period that regulates the termination of working contracts between two parties. This notice period will help both the employee and the employer to get ready for changes depending on the termination of the contract.