The employee’s right between resignation and contract renewal

The employee’s right between resignation and contract renewal

In an ever-changing work environment, an employee faces particular legal challenges when approaching the end of his or her employment contract or when wanting to resign.

Disclaimer: This is a legal article that provides information that does not replace consulting a competent lawyer to help you and for more accurate information.

When does an employee need to consult a labor lawyer when resigning?

Resignation is considered one of the legitimate ways to terminate an employee’s contract stipulated in the Saudi Labor Law. When an employee submits a resignation request, the employment contract must be for a fixed period, and the employer must approve the resignation or 30 days must have passed from the date of submitting the resignation request if it is not responded to by the employer. 

In labor cases, termination of the contract by resignation is the most common and disputed case before labor courts due to the employee’s ignorance of the correct procedures for terminating the contract, which may cause the loss of his rights and his claim for compensation for the remainder of the contract. Therefore, it is necessary to seek the assistance of a specialized lawyer from the office of Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid before taking any step to avoid legal consequences. 

What are the conditions for renewing an employee’s contract in the Saudi law?

In fixed-term contracts, the employment contract expires at the end of its term, and the employee’s contract may be renewed in two cases:

• If the employer and the employee agree in the contract on the condition of renewing the employment contract for a specific period.
• If the contract period expires and the worker and employer continue to fulfill their obligations, the contract is considered renewed and of indefinite duration, with the exception of contracts for non-Saudis. 

It should be noted that if the worker wishes to terminate the contract and not renew it, he must inform the employer and adhere to the specific periods mentioned in the system so that the worker is not exposed to cases of claiming compensation for illegal termination or dismissal from work and loss of his rights. 

Why is it recommended to request a lawyer’s consultation from the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid?

Continuous updates to the Saudi labor law confuse employers and employees, as they must be up to date with updates and have a good understanding of the law. 

Hence the role of an expert lawyer in labor cases from the office of Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid, who has sufficient experience and knowledge of the systems and procedures in force in Saudi Arabia.