SCSLD 431/2/111/2010

This case involved a claim by an employee for unpaid salary, holiday pay, pay in lieu of notice and compensation. The employer had failed to provide evidence that the employee was not entitled to these amounts.

Background

An employee filed a case before the First Instance Authority for Settlement of Labour Disputes in Jeddah against a company requesting they settle her labour rights.

The First Instance Authority issued a ruling requesting the company to pay the employee 3000 Riyals for her salary for November 2008, 3000 Riyals for holiday pay, 3000 Riyals for pay in lieu of notice, 3000 Riyals for compensation, and 250 Riyals for overtime. The Authority also requested the company to give the employee a service certificate.

Decision

The company filed an appeal before the High Authority for Settlement of Labour Disputes (SLHASLD) which examined the case and stated the company had failed to present evidence which could change the ruling. The SLHASLD added the First Instance Authority's ruling was legally valid and it agreed with the ruling.

The SLHASLD issued a ruling upholding the ruling of the First Instance Authority in Jeddah (Ruling No. 1045/2009).