In brief
The main regulation for state employees: work environment and hours, appointment, promotion, transfer, assignment and secondment, leave, training and scholarships, duties, and end of service.
Summary of the law
Key points
- No promotion if, in the previous year, the employee lost an increment or had 15 or more days' salary deducted (Article 49).
- Leave, assignment, transfer and end of service are all detailed here; it is the reference for any grievance.
Common problems
- Delayed promotion or disputed ranking.
- Leave refused or deferred.
- Transfer or assignment against the employee's wishes.
Practical tip
- File your grievance in writing with your employer first and keep proof of the date, then go to the Administrative Court if needed.
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Appointment and promotion
- Leave
- Duties
- End of service
Timeline
- Issued: Published 19/9/1441H
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Official text at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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