Саудовская Аравия разъяснила права иностранных работников на увольнение и компенсацию

Saudi Arabia explains employment rules for foreigners - By Sheeraz Soomro - - Aug 27, 2026 Employment laws in Saudi Arabia clearly define the rights of foreign workers. If an employer or sponsor fails to pay wages or assigns work that differs from the terms of the employment contract, the employee may, under certain circumstances, have the right to leave the job immediately. The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment has clarified the rights and legal protections available to workers regarding termination of employment in Saudi Arabia. According to the Bureau, an employment contract in Saudi Arabia may be terminated upon completion of its agreed term, permanent closure of the business, or for disciplinary reasons such as fraud, physical assault, disclosure of confidential information, or persistent refusal to perform assigned duties by the employee. The Bureau further stated that if an employer or sponsor terminates an employee without a valid legal reason, the employee may be entitled to compensation. According to the information issued by the Bureau, employees who receive a monthly salary are required to provide 60 days’ notice before terminating their employment, while a 30-day notice period applies to other employees. Read more: Apple cuts over 200 jobs from Vision Pro and Siri teams The Bureau explained that in certain specific circumstances, an employee has the right to leave the job immediately while still retaining full legal entitlements, including compensation and benefits related to the termination of employment. Such circumstances include non-payment of wages by the employer or sponsor, assigning duties that differ from those agreed upon in the employment contract, creating conditions that endanger the employee’s dignity or safety, and creating circumstances that may adversely affect the employee’s physical or emotional well-being. The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment has urged Pakistani citizens working in Saudi Arabia to remain aware of the terms of their employment contracts and their legal rights and protections.