Annual Leave

Annual leave is a fundamental employee entitlement under Saudi labor law, giving workers dedicated time off to rest while continuing to receive their regular salary. Understanding how annual leave accrues, when it can be taken, and how it is compensated helps both employees and employers manage this benefit properly. Standard Annual Leave Entitlement Saudi labor…

Encountering resistance when requesting annual leave, or discovering that unused leave was not properly compensated upon leaving a job, can be frustrating given that this is a protected entitlement under Saudi labor law. This guide explains what to do in both situations. If Your Annual Leave Request Is Repeatedly Denied While employers can reasonably influence…