I came to saudi arabia on 15th march 2005 and i signed a 3 year contract ,?

Question

Now i want to leave after 2 years only what are the rules & regulations as per the new labour law .

I am enginner and working not on good post so i have to quit it to get other jobs as presently i am getting very good offers.

In my contract it is mentioned that if i break the contratc before completion period i have to pay SR 10,000 to employyer ,is this valid as per the new labour law.Also if i go on exit/reentry after how many months i will come to saudi back.

Answer 1

The following articles of the New Saudi Labor Law may apply:

Article 75:
If the contract is of an indefinite term, either party may terminate it for a valid reason to be specified in a written notice to be served to the other party at least thirty days prior to the termination date if the workman is paid monthly and not less than fifteen days for others.

Article 76:
If the party terminating the contract does not observe the period provided for in Article 75, such party shall be required to pay the other party compensation equal to the workman’s wage for the duration of the notice or the balance thereof. The last wage
received by the workman shall serve as the base for estimating the compensation for the workmen who got paid by the time
criterion. For the workmen who are paid wages by another criterion, the estimation shall take into account the provisions of Article 96.

Article 77:
If the contract is terminated for an invalid reason, the party who is prejudiced by such termination shall be entitled to indemnity to be assessed by the Commission for the Settlement of Labor Disputes, provided that such assessment shall take into account
the termination circumstances and actual and potential material and moral damages sustained.

Article 81:
Without prejudice to all of his statutory rights, the workman may quit his job without notice in any of the following cases:
1. If the employer fails to fulfill his essential contractual or statutory obligations towards the workman.
2. If the employer or his representative resorts to fraud at the time of contracting with respect to the work conditions and circumstances.
3. If the employer assigns to the workman, without his consent, to perform a work which is essentially different from the work agreed upon and in violation of the provisions of Article 60.
4. If the employer, a family member or the responsible manager commits a violent assault or an immoral act against the workman or any of his family members.
5. If the treatment by the employer or the responsible manager is characterized by cruelty, injustice or insult.
6. If the workplace involves serious hazard to the safety or health of the workman, provided that the employer be aware of the existence of such hazard but fails to take action to indicate removal thereof.
7. If the employer or his representative, through his actions and particularly by his unfair treatment or violation of the terms of the contract, has caused the workman to appear as the party terminating the contract.

Article 84:
Upon expiration of the work relationship, the employer shall be required to pay the workman a severance award for the duration of this service to be calculated at the rate of half a monthly rate for each of the five first years and one month pay for each of the
following years. The severance award shall be calculated on the basis of the last basic pay and the workman shall be entitled to a severance award for the portions of the year in proportion to the time spent on the work.

Article 85:
If the relationship is terminated because of the resignation of the workman, the workman shall in this case be entitled to one third of the award after a service period of not less than two consecutive years and not more than five years, to two thirds if his period of service is in excess of five successive years but less than ten years and to the full award if the period of service amounts to ten or more years.

I hope this will help. Good luck.

Answer 2

YOU would need a passport at least 6 moths vaild or they will not let you leave saudia ariba you need to apply for a visa to leave it cost about $150 and you would need proof of entering sadia ariba

Answer 3

It is very hard to get a job Think twice before you act

Answer 4

im saudi but i dont think its legal. sorry .but if u got connections then everything is fine lol ..
wish i could help ya but sorry
and i know its boring here. i feel u

Answer 5

dont be a quitter. think about the money