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Sick leave and annual leave entitlement dispute in Saudi Arabia

Professional online legal support for sick leave and annual leave entitlement dispute in Saudi Arabia. We review leave accrual, medical records, approvals and payroll deductions to assess the disputed entitlement.

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How we help with sick leave and annual leave entitlement dispute

  • Evidence and document review

    Our review covers leave ledger, requests and approvals, medical certificates where relevant, payslips and exit calculation. We identify what supports your position and what needs clarification or further evidence.

  • Are Saudi annual leave and sick leave paid on the same basis?

    No. The ordinary annual entitlement is at least 21 paid days, rising to at least 30 after five continuous years with the employer. For medically established sickness, Article 117 provides 30 days at full pay, the next 60 at three-quarter pay and the next 30 unpaid during the relevant year, whether continuous or intermittent. Verify the governing regime, medical proof and leave-year record before combining balances. Create a record of leave accrued, requested, approved and taken. Keep sickness-related documents separate from annual-leave records. Identify whether the dispute is about permission, classification, payment or a balance on exit; each needs its own supporting facts.

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