Saudi Labour Law for HR Practitioners
A practical guide to the Saudi Labour Law for HR teams: contracts, working hours, leave, discipline and end of service.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- HR practitioners in Saudi Arabia
- HR managers
- Legal and admin staff
Learning objectives
- Draft compliant employment contracts
- Apply rules on working hours and leave
- Handle discipline correctly
- Calculate end-of-service entitlements
Detailed content
- Contract types
- Probation
- Qiwa documentation
- Hours and overtime
- Annual and sick leave
- Ramadan hours
- Work regulations
- Penalties
- Grievances
- Termination cases
- End-of-service award
- Recent amendments
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Employment contracts
- Working hours and leave
- Discipline
- End of service
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Write competency-based job descriptions for two real roles
- Structured-interview practice with scoring guides
- HR metrics case: turnover, cost-per-hire, training ROI
- Contract-clause review and claim-preparation case study
Tools and templates you keep
- Job description and competency framework templates
- Interview scorecard and onboarding checklist
- HR dashboard (Excel)
- Claims and variation register
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- SHRM BASK (Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge)
- CIPD Profession Map
- ISO 30414 (human-capital reporting)
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Saudi Labour Law for HR Practitioners?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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