The resolution is aimed at regulating and, in so far as possible, limiting the collective termination of KSA nationals by reason of redundancy. In any cases other than an employer’s bankruptcy and the closure of the employing establishment entirely, the resolution prohibits large and medium sized entities from making collective redundancies of KSA nationals for any reason, without first informing the local labor office at least 60 days prior to serving written notice of termination. Various documents must be provided when notifying the local labour office of the intended dismissals. The labour office will consider and evaluate such documentation and issue the employer with its opinion to the termination proposal within 45 days of the notice.
Saudi Arabia