Labour Law

Question I work as a bus driver for an establishment in Saudi Arabia. This was my first sponsorship transfer (Kafala transfer), but my employer charged me SAR 2,000 even though I believed the first transfer should be free. They told me the amount was only to protect themselves in case I decided to leave later.

Question: I transferred to a new company three weeks ago and I’m still in my probation period. I don’t want to continue because the actual working conditions are different from what was agreed. My contract says I will work 8 hours, but during the interview both parties agreed to work 10 hours without a break.

Leave Entitlements, Occupational Safety, Employee Welfare & Training Series: Saudi Labor Law Explained (2026)Part: 3 of 5 Introduction Articles 101–150 generally focus on employee welfare, leave entitlements, workplace safety, health standards, vocational training, and employer responsibilities. These provisions are designed to create a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for everyone in Saudi Arabia’s private

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Employment Contracts, Working Hours, Wages & Employee Benefits Series: Saudi Labor Law Explained (2026)Part: 2 of 5 Introduction Articles 51–100 primarily focus on employment contracts, working hours, wages, overtime, weekly rest, annual leave, and employee entitlements. These provisions help establish fair employment practices while balancing the interests of employers and employees. Contents Employment Contracts (Articles