New Saudi Labor Law Amendments 2026
Saudi Labor Law has undergone significant amendments aimed at improving the work environment, protecting employee rights, and keeping pace with economic developments. This article covers the key changes.
EOS Benefit Clarifications
The amendments clarified EOS benefit calculation in cases of business ownership transfer, ensuring continuous service is counted across ownership changes.
Enhanced Women's Protection
Stronger protections for female employees during pregnancy, maternity leave, and marriage. The notice period for contract termination due to marriage or childbirth was extended to 6 months with full EOS entitlement.
Contract Regulations
Clearer rules on fixed-term contract conversion to unlimited-term when work continues after expiry, and termination compensation rules.
Workplace Flexibility
New provisions for flexible work arrangements: remote work, part-time work, and temporary work, with appropriate EOS benefit provisions for each.
Dispute Resolution
Faster labor dispute resolution through expanded mediation committees and digital filing via Qiwa platform.
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