I resign from work

Last activity 23 July 2024 by GNCM

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GNCMNew member21 July 2024 00:21:48

Hi everyone. I really need help or advice. I have been working in this company for 9 years now. This is my 6th contract (We are renewing our contract yearly after the initial 2-year contract). Now I am resigning from my current contract due to some personal reasons. I have given my 3-month notice. The company is now telling me to pay for the remaining months of my contract equal to my monthly salary. Is this legal? So I will be left with almost nothing of my ESB because of this. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

expat_in_ksa7Active member21 July 2024 04:42:03

Once if you have completed 4 years (or renewed your contract for 3 times) your contract will be considered as an indefinite as per Saudi labor law article 55.

You can give notice period of 60 days and resign from your current role.

GNCMNew member21 July 2024 06:51:42

@expat_in_ksa7 Thank you so much for this.

GNCMNew member23 July 2024 07:41:00

@expat_in_ksa7 Hi. I have raised this concern to the HR however they are telling me it's not applicable to non-saudis as per Article 37. What else I can do with this?

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