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When employers can terminate employees without prior notice and without End of Service benefits
Ask AI AssistantArticle 80 of Saudi Labor Law defines 9 cases where employers can immediately terminate employees without prior notice and without paying End of Service benefits. However, violations must be documented with strong evidence to avoid labor lawsuits.
If the worker assaults the employer, responsible manager, or any of his superiors during work or because of it
Police report, witness statements, camera recordings
If the worker fails to perform essential work obligations or disobeys lawful orders
Written warnings, performance reviews, investigation records
If the worker does not follow posted instructions despite written warning
Photos of posted instructions, signed written warnings
If the worker is proven to have bad conduct or commits an act against honor or trust
Investigation reports, witness statements, physical evidence
If the worker is proven to have used forgery to obtain employment
Forged documents, certificate verification reports
If the worker is appointed under probation
Employment contract showing probation period
If the worker is absent without valid reason for more than 30 scattered days or 15 consecutive days in a year
Attendance records, written warnings before termination
If the worker is proven to have illegally exploited his position for personal gains
Audit reports, financial records, witness statements
If the worker is proven to have disclosed industrial or commercial work secrets
Evidence of disclosure, signed confidentiality agreement
Termination under Article 80 without documented evidence may lead to:
AqlHR automatically documents absences, warnings, and investigations to protect you in Article 80 cases