Saudi Labour Law — Complete Guide for Expats

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.

23 Guides
Article 84 EOSB Law
Free All Content
2026 Updated

Start With These Guides

These are the articles every expat in Saudi Arabia must read — they cover your most critical rights.

Complete Labour Law Library

EOSB

End of Service Benefits — Complete Guide

Full EOSB rules, formula, resignation vs termination rates and how to claim.

Notice Period

Notice Period Rules in Saudi Arabia

30 vs 60 days, pay in lieu of notice and what happens if either party skips notice.

Settlement

Final Settlement — Saudi Labour Law

What is included, 7-day payment rule and how to dispute underpayment.

Resignation

Resignation Rules — How To Resign Properly

How to resign correctly in Saudi Arabia, notice period rules and protecting your EOSB.

Termination

Termination Compensation — Article 77

Unfair dismissal compensation, what Article 77 provides and how to claim it.

Probation

Probation Period Rules Saudi Arabia

90 vs 180 days probation, rights during probation and termination during trial period.

Overtime

Working Hours & Overtime Law

Legal working hours, overtime rates 150% / 200%, Ramadan hours and your rights.

Annual Leave

Annual Leave Policy Saudi Arabia

21 days vs 30 days entitlement, leave encashment and leave salary calculation.

Sick Leave

Sick Leave Rules Saudi Arabia

30 days full pay, 60 days 75%, 30 days unpaid — Article 113 explained clearly.

Salary

Salary Delay — What Are Your Rights?

What to do if your employer delays salary, SPS system and how to file a complaint.

Contract

Contract Types — Fixed vs Unlimited

Differences between fixed-term and unlimited contracts and how each affects your rights.

Qiwa

Qiwa Contract vs Employer Contract

Which contract is legally binding and what to do if they contradict each other.

Complaint

Labour Complaint Process — Step by Step

How to file a complaint through HRSD, what happens next and realistic timelines.

SPS

Salary Protection System Guide

How the SPS works, what triggers an employer violation and how it protects you.

Injury

Work Injury Compensation

GOSI coverage, compensation rules and what to do if injured at work in Saudi Arabia.

Overtime

Overtime Eligibility Rules

Who qualifies for overtime pay, exempt categories and how to calculate entitlement.

Contract

Contract Renewal Rules Saudi Arabia

What happens when your contract expires, automatic renewal rules and your options.

Maternity

Maternity Leave Saudi Arabia

10 weeks paid maternity leave, rights during pregnancy and breastfeeding rules.

Rights

Harassment at Workplace Saudi Arabia

What constitutes workplace harassment, your legal protections and how to report it.

EOSB

Gratuity Calculation — Worked Examples

Real-world EOSB calculation examples for different scenarios and service lengths.

Rights

Employee Rights Summary — Saudi Arabia

Complete summary of all your rights as an expat employee in Saudi Arabia in one place.

Contract

Labour Contract Check — What To Look For

How to review your Saudi employment contract and spot unfair or illegal clauses.

Benefits

End of Contract Benefits Guide

Everything you receive when a fixed-term contract ends — EOSB, leave, air ticket and more.

Free Saudi Labour Law Calculators

Calculate your EOSB, overtime, notice period pay and more in seconds — based on Saudi Labour Law.

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