Everything you need to know about your rights as an expat worker in Saudi Arabia. EOSB, notice period, termination, overtime, leave and more — explained in plain English based on 20 years of real experience in the Kingdom.
These are the articles every expat in Saudi Arabia must read — they cover your most critical rights.
How end of service benefits are calculated, resignation vs termination rates and what to do if underpaid.
Read Guide30 days or 60 days? What you and your employer must give — and what happens if notice is skipped.
Read GuideWhat to do if your employer has not paid your salary — rights, steps and how to file a complaint.
Read GuideFull EOSB rules, formula, resignation vs termination rates and how to claim.
What is included, 7-day payment rule and how to dispute underpayment.
Everything you receive when a fixed-term contract ends — EOSB, leave, air ticket and more.
How GOSI works for expats, contributions, occupational hazard coverage and benefits.
30 vs 60 days, pay in lieu of notice and what happens if either party skips notice.
Deep dive into Article 75 — employer 60 days, employee 30 days, scenarios and legal rights.
How to resign correctly in Saudi Arabia, notice period rules and protecting your EOSB.
Unfair dismissal compensation, what Article 77 provides and how to claim it.
What to do if your employer has not paid salary — rights, steps and complaint process.
What to do if your employer delays salary, SPS system and how to file a complaint.
How the SPS works, what triggers an employer violation and how it protects you.
21 days vs 30 days entitlement, leave encashment and leave salary calculation.
How to calculate your leave salary, encashment and pro-rata leave entitlement.
30 days full pay, 60 days 75%, 30 days unpaid — Article 113 explained clearly.
10 weeks paid maternity leave, rights during pregnancy and breastfeeding rules.
Private sector 6 hrs/day, public sector 5 hrs/day — what applies to non-Muslims.
Legal working hours, overtime rates 150% / 200%, Ramadan hours and your rights.
Who qualifies for overtime pay, exempt categories and how to calculate entitlement.
Differences between fixed-term and unlimited contracts and how each affects your rights.
Which contract is legally binding and what to do if they contradict each other.
What happens when your contract expires, automatic renewal rules and your options.
90 vs 180 days probation, rights during probation and termination during trial period.
How to review your Saudi employment contract and spot unfair or illegal clauses.
How to file a complaint through HRSD, what happens next and realistic timelines.
How the Labour Court works, what to expect and how long cases take in Saudi Arabia.
Complete summary of all your rights as an expat employee in Saudi Arabia in one place.
What constitutes workplace harassment, your legal protections and how to report it.
GOSI coverage, compensation rules and what to do if injured at work in Saudi Arabia.
Calculate your EOSB, overtime, notice period pay and more in seconds — based on Saudi Labour Law.