SCSLD 432/2/1000/2011
Type
Case
Court
Supreme Commission for the Settlement of Labour Disputes (Saudi Arabia)
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Taxonomy
Termination of Employment, Compensation, Pay, Benefits & Tax
Copyright
LexisNexis
Decision date
23 Nov 2011
Catchwords
Termination of Employment – Absence – Nature of Job – Unfair Dismissal – End of Service Gratuity – Compensation
This case involved an employee who had been dismissed because of absences even though these were not at the level justifying dismissal under the law. The nature of the employee's work was considered in this context. The higher court agreed end of service gratuity should be awarded but disagreed on the FIASLD's ruling on compensation.
Background
An employee filed a case before the First Instance Authority for Settlement of Labour Disputes (FIASLD) against a company requesting his reinstatement and the amendment of his registration in the social insurance records reflecting his salary, Eid holiday pay, an end of service gratuity, and compensation.
The FIASLD issued a ruling requesting the company to pay the employee 12482.25 Riyals and dismissed the rest of the requests.
Decision