Decree on Labour Dispute Resolution extended

At a glance

• The Saudi government has extended the implementation date of the decree on amicable settlement of labour disputes for an additional year to facilitate conflict resolution through conciliation before court proceedings.
• The Royal Decree sets down the rules and procedures for the conciliation process.

The Saudi government has decided to prolong the implementation of the decree on amicable settlement of labour disputes for an additional year. This legal measure sets out the rules and procedures for the resolution of employment-related conflicts through conciliation before escalating to court proceedings.