M/51In force (amended)
Labor Law, Royal Decree No. M/51 (1426H / 2005), as amended
Covers contracts, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service award.
Saudi Arabia
Labour & Employment in Saudi Arabia
Covers contracts, wages, working hours, termination and end-of-service award.
General information — last reviewed 20 October 2026 — to be reviewed by a licensed lawyer. Not legal advice.
Key legislation
Typical steps
- Collect your contract, payslips and messages
- File a complaint with MOHRE (or the free-zone authority)
- Mediation meeting with the employer
- If unresolved, the case is referred to the Labour Court
- Judgment and enforcement
General steps; procedure differs by country.