Absence report | Application steps and rights
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Many employers face significant challenges when some employees go off work without justification, putting the stability of the facility and its projects at risk.
With the radical updates to the Saudi labor system, absenteeism reports in the new system have become the most effective legal tool for preserving employers’ rights and correcting employment conditions.
Because labor relations management requires extreme precision to avoid legal violations and ensure smooth workflow, we offer Abdulmajeed Al Rashid Lawyer Office, your digital partner, to manage your facility’s legal procedures with ease and professionalism, giving you direct access to specialized legal consultations with the click of a button.
What is meant by a report of absence from work in the new Law?
It is a measure taken by the employer against a worker who is absent from work due to his absence for a long period without a legitimate reason.
How long does it take to report absence from work?
An employer may file a strong absenteeism report against a worker who is absent for more than 15 consecutive days or 30 separate days during the year without a legitimate excuse.
What is the difference between a report of escape and a report of absence?
A report of escape is a canceled procedure in the Saudi labor system and has been replaced by a report of absence from work in the new system, which gives the non-Saudi worker the opportunity to move to another facility or exit permanently within 60 days from the date of the report, otherwise he is considered a violation of the residency system.
What do you think about a report of absence from work?
What do you think about a report of absence from work?
In this case, the worker is considered to have been absent from work due to the long period of absence, which requires that regulatory measures be taken by the employer to avoid violations or any government measures against him.
However, the system gave the worker the opportunity to correct his situation within 60 days from the date of the report by requesting a move to another facility or issuing a final exit visa.
Request to move to another facility
The worker can move to a new facility within the grace period (60 days) by submitting a request to transfer the worker’s service from the Qawa platform by the new employer.
Issuing a final exit visa
If the worker does not wish to work for a new employer, he can submit an application to issue a final exit visa and leave the Kingdom through his account on the Absher platform.
Employer compensation
The employer has the right to request compensation from the worker for illegal termination in accordance with Article 77 of the Saudi Labor Law. The worker is not exempt from employer compensation if his services are transferred to another facility.
Absence report procedures are precise legal decisions, do not leave them to chance. With a specialized labor lawyer from the office of Lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid, you are guaranteed to take the right steps and protect your rights in accordance with the labor system.
What are the conditions for filing a report of strong absence from work?
What are the conditions for filing a report of strong absence from work?
The following conditions must be met to file a report of an employee’s absence from work:
- The non-Saudi worker’s license and residence permit must be valid for at least 60 days.
- The worker’s condition must be on the job.
- The condition of the facility must be in place.
- Lack of a documented and registered employment contract for a non-Saudi worker on the Qawa platform.
How to inquire about absence from work?
The employer can report the worker’s absence or inquire about absence from work via the Qawawea platform by following the following steps:
- Log in to a business account on the Qawa platform.
- From the Services page, select “Contract Management”
- Click on the icon “Request to submit a work interruption”
- Identify the employee or employees who have stopped working.
- Determine the reason for the report.
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
- Submit the application.
Legal obligation remains your most important tool for protecting your facility and ensuring its stability.
Because work decisions require precision that does not tolerate error, the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al-Rashid places in your hands an elite group of lawyers specialized in labor cases to ensure that the procedures are implemented correctly.

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