Saudi arabia
Fixed term contracts are permissible in Saudi Arabia. Fixed-term contracts may be terminated before the end of the fixed term only for specific reasons (e.g. the work is different than the nature agreed upon, medical reasons, etc.), however, the Worker will remain entitled to the contract benefits through the end of the fixed term. A fixed-term contract will be deemed indefinite if it is renewed 3 times, if it spans more than 4 years of service, or If work is performed after the end of the term without a renewal clause.
Probationary periods are generally 90 days, however, if both parties agree, a period of 180 days may be provided at the start of the employment contract. During the probationary period, each party may terminate the agreement. There are some holidays that may not be considered part of the probationary period under the law, such as Eid al-Fitr.
There are 5 paid public holidays, some of which are multiple days in duration. Saudi Founding Day Eid al-Fitr Arafat Day Eid al-Adha Saudi National Day Work performed on a public holiday is paid at 150%.
Workers with less than 5 years of service are entitled to 21 days of annual vacation leave. Annual leave is accrued during the worker's first year of service, and taken after the first year of service. Workers with 5 years or more of service are entitled to 30 days of annual vacation leave. Accrued but unused annual leave may be carried over into the next year.
An employee whose illness has been proven shall be eligible for a paid sick leave for the first (30) days, three-quarters of the wage for the next (60) days, and without pay for the following thirty days, during a single year. Not applicable during probationary period.
The standard workweek in Saudi Arabia is 8 hours per day/48 hours per week. During certain religious holidays, the workday for those practicing the religion shall be reduced to 6 hours per day/36 hours per week. For jobs involving intermittent work, working hours shall not exceed 10 hours per day and 5 working days per week.
Any work over the standard workweek (48 hours/week; 8 hours/day) is paid at 150% for work performed on a weekday and 200% on a weekend. During Ramadan, the standard workweek hours for Muslim workers are reduced, and overtime is paid according to the reduced workweek schedule.
A 13th month salary is not mandatory in Saudi Arabia.
Except in cases of serious misconduct, Workers are entitled to 30 days' written notice of termination or payment in lieu and severance pay. Severance pay amounts are determined by length of service. 1-5 years of service receive 1/2 month's salary for each year of service. 5+ years of service receive a full month's salary.
Workers must provide 30 days written notice of resignation.
Repatriation costs are mandatory by law. Unused annual leave accruals for the current year will be paid out.
Housing and vehicle allowances
Maternity Leave: 10 weeks Paternity: 3 days Marriage Leave: 5 days Bereavement 2 days Hajj Leave 10-15 days Study leave: dependent on Number of days
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