Probation Period Under Saudi Labor Law

Probation Period Under Latest Saudi Labor Law


This article is important for every expatriates and fellow OFW working in Saudi Arabia. Every country has its own labor law which will guide both parties 'Employer and Employee' to stick on it in any situations.

Article (53) in Latest Saudi Labor Law:

- If an employee is subject to probation period, the fact should be explicitly state and mention clearly with in the employment contract, It should be not exceed in 90 days.

-In case both parties agreed in documents, the 90 days probation period can be extendable for another 90 days a total of 180 days (As per 38 Amendments of Saudi Labor Law ) enclusive sick leaves and Eid-Adha, Eid al-Fitr holidays.

Article (54) in Latest Saudi Labor Law:

-An employee should not be placed on probation period more than once by the same employer.

-As an exception to the above rule, An employee may, however and with the approval of the contract parties, be subject to another probation period of not more than 90 days on the condition that this period is for another work or profession.

-If the contract is terminated during the probation period, neither party shall be entitled to compensation nor shall an employee be entitled to End of Service Award.

-As per amended lasbor law, An employee can be placed on additional probation period with both parties agreed on a document, If the relationship between both parties has expired for a period of 6 or more months.

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