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Unfair dismissal is one of the most common issues affecting workforce stability in Saudi Arabia. Many employees are terminated without legal justification, leading to serious personal and financial consequences. To address this, the Saudi Labor Law<\/a><\/span> outlines clear protections to maintain balance between employer and employee rights.<\/p>\n Unfair dismissal occurs when an employer ends the employment relationship without a legitimate reason or in a manner that violates the Saudi Labor Law<\/a><\/span> or the terms of the employment contract.<\/p>\n Common examples include:<\/p>\n Dismissal is considered legal if it falls under one of the cases outlined in Article 80 of the Labor Law<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n If none of these apply, the dismissal is likely considered unlawful, and the employee may claim compensation.<\/p>\n If an employee is terminated without cause, they are entitled to:<\/p>\n In fixed-term contracts, the employee has the right to be compensated for the remaining period.<\/p>\n This is due regardless of the dismissal, calculated based on years of service and final salary.<\/p>\n If the employer fails to notify the employee 60 days in advance, a salary equivalent to that period must be paid.<\/p>\n The employee has the right to a written statement of employment duration without mention of dismissal reason.<\/p>\n Additional compensation may be awarded for moral or financial damages resulting from the dismissal.<\/p>\n Start the process through the Qiwa platform<\/a><\/span> for labor-related dispute resolution. The case first enters a mediation stage.<\/p>\nWhat is Unfair Dismissal?<\/h2>\n
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When is Dismissal Legal?<\/h2>\n
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Employee Rights in Case of Unfair Dismissal<\/h2>\n
1. Contract Termination Compensation<\/h3>\n
2. End-of-Service Award<\/h3>\n
3. Notice Pay<\/h3>\n
4. Work Experience Certificate<\/h3>\n
5. Compensation for Damages<\/h3>\n
How to File a Labor Complaint in Saudi Arabia<\/h2>\n
Step 1: File a Complaint via Qiwa Platform<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Transfer to Labor Court<\/h3>\n