2026. gada 29. septembris
9.30am - 12.30pm (BST)
Virtual
This virtual live course which will help employers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to navigate the evolving legal landscape, ensuring compliance with recently updated labour law regulations to foster a productive and equitable work environment.
The employment law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) is primarily governed by Saudi Arabia Royal Decree No. M51/1426 and its Implementing Regulations (the “KSA Labour Law”). Rooted in Islamic principles, this law outlines the rights and obligations of both employers and employees.
A number of significant changes were introduced to the KSA Labour Law in February 2025 and this course will provide insight to how those changes are now being interpreted in practice, and in the Courts. Key aspects of the recent changes include changes to overtime compensation, the addition of resignation as a lawful means of termination and the enforceability of the Qiwa contract in relation to wage matters. The course also covers the basics of the KSA Labour Law from recruitment to termination including regulating working hours, specifying leave entitlements, and addressing termination procedures. In addition, it provides detail of the foundations of Saudization initiative, encouraging and requiring the hiring, and training, of KSA nationals in the workforce.
Employers in KSA must navigate the complex and evolving legal landscape, ensuring compliance with the KSA Labour Law and supporting labour regulations and decisions to foster a productive and equitable work environment.
A number of significant changes were introduced to the KSA Labour Law in February 2025 and this course will provide insight to how those changes are now being interpreted in practice, and in the Courts. Key aspects of the recent changes include changes to overtime compensation, the addition of resignation as a lawful means of termination and the enforceability of the Qiwa contract in relation to wage matters. The course also covers the basics of the KSA Labour Law from recruitment to termination including regulating working hours, specifying leave entitlements, and addressing termination procedures. In addition, it provides detail of the foundations of Saudization initiative, encouraging and requiring the hiring, and training, of KSA nationals in the workforce.
Employers in KSA must navigate the complex and evolving legal landscape, ensuring compliance with the KSA Labour Law and supporting labour regulations and decisions to foster a productive and equitable work environment.
Programme
Day 1 - 29 September 2026The employment law landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- framework and structure
- understanding the Islamic influences on employment regulations
Recruitment
- Saudization
- requirements
- strategies for compliance
- background checks
- immigration
Contracts of employment and internal workplace regulations
- mandatory requirements
- choice of law
- amendments to IWR
- employee handbooks
Key statutory provisions
- probation
- term and notice
- pay, allowances, deductions
- leave entitlements
- working hours and overtime
- entitlements on termination
- non-compete
Performance and disciplinary matters
- statutory requirements
- additional considerations
- practical guidance
Termination of employment
- the statutory framework for lawful dismissals
- resignation
- risk/compensation
- protections from termination of employment
- collective dismissals
Discrimination and harassment
- protected characteristics
- harassment
- penalties
Labour Court litigation
- limitation periods
- overview
A short prayer/comfort break will take place part way through the session.
Who should attend?
This Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Labour Law virtual training course is relevant to KSA regional HR managers and international HR managers or directors with responsibility for employees in the KSA. The course is designed for professionals new to KSA matters and it will also be useful to managers and directors who anticipate entering the KSA market and who need to be aware of their responsibilities to their people. A prior knowledge of employment law in the KSA is not required to attend this course.