What you'll learn
- Know who the Labor Law covers and what Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI and Najiz are used for
- Set up a proper employment contract with a lawful probation period and register it on Qiwa
- Pay wages, allowances and overtime correctly and on time
- Plan working hours, rest days and leave without breaking the rules
- Handle discipline, resignation, termination and end-of-service pay fairly
- Keep a workplace safe, respectful and free from discrimination
- Understand Nitaqat, work permits, penalties and how disputes are settled
Course overview
Whether you employ one person or thousands, you are responsible for applying Saudi Labor Law in your business. With the amendments that took effect on 19 February 2025 and the 2026 updates, the rules on probation, resignation, leave and penalties have changed.
This course explains the law in plain words: the government platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI and Najiz), hiring and contracts, wages, working hours and leave, discipline, resignation, termination and end-of-service pay, safety, Saudization, penalties and disputes.
Every lesson has real-life examples, key-point and watch-out boxes and short activities, and each module ends with a short quiz. You finish with a final assessment, a four-week action plan to audit your own business, and a digital certificate.
Course curriculum
Course introduction — 5 min
- Welcome: how to get the most from this course5 min
Module 1: The Big Picture: Law, Platforms and What Changed — 45 min
- Why labor law exists8 min
- Who is who: the authorities and platforms12 min
- What changed: the 2025 amendments and the 2026 updates15 min
- Module 1 quiz: Law, platforms and changes5 questions
Module 2: Hiring and Contracts — 55 min
- The contract: your written deal15 min
- Probation10 min
- Fair hiring and no discrimination10 min
- Hiring young people8 min
- Module 2 quiz: Hiring and contracts5 questions
Module 3: Wages, Allowances and Payroll — 50 min
- What counts as wage8 min
- Paying on time: Mudad and the Wage Protection System12 min
- Housing and transport8 min
- Deductions and things you must never do10 min
- Module 3 quiz: Wages and payroll4 questions
Module 4: Working Hours, Rest and Leave — 55 min
- Working hours and breaks12 min
- Overtime10 min
- Weekly rest and public holidays8 min
- Leave: what workers are entitled to15 min
- Module 4 quiz: Working hours, rest and leave5 questions
Module 5: Discipline, Resignation, Termination and End-of-Service Pay — 60 min
- Discipline done right12 min
- How a contract can end10 min
- Resignation: the new process12 min
- Termination with and without notice10 min
- End-of-service award10 min
- Module 5 quiz: Discipline and ending employment4 questions
Module 6: A Safe and Respectful Workplace — 45 min
- Safety basics12 min
- The heat rule and work injuries10 min
- Respect: discrimination, harassment and women at work10 min
- Protecting employee data5 min
- Module 6 quiz: Safety and respect at work4 questions
Module 7: Compliance, Permits, Penalties and Disputes — 45 min
- Saudization and Nitaqat12 min
- Work permits, iqamas and transfers8 min
- Penalties and inspections10 min
- If a dispute happens10 min
- Your action plan5 min
Final assessment — 15 min
- Final assessment: Labor Law for Employers12 questions
References — 10 min
- Glossary, quick reference and official sources10 min
Who is this course for?
- Small and medium business owners and entrepreneurs
- HR managers and officers
- Payroll and personnel staff
- Managers and supervisors who hire and lead teams
- Compliance and administration officers
Prerequisites
No legal background needed. Everything is explained in plain words for beginners.
Assessment
A short quiz after each module and a final assessment. Pass mark: 70%, with up to 3 attempts.
Academy certificate of completion
Complete all lessons and pass the final assessment with 70% or more to receive a digital certificate in your name that you can download and share.
- Downloadable digital certificate
- Shows your name, the course title and completion date
- Suitable for training and CPD records
Frequently asked questions
Is the course updated for the 2025 Labor Law amendments?
Yes. It covers the amendments in force since 19 February 2025 and compliance updates through October 2026, such as probation, resignation, maternity leave and the new violations table.
Do I need a legal background?
No. Every legal term is explained as soon as it appears, and lessons use plain words and real-life examples.
Is it suitable for small businesses?
Yes. The same law applies whether you have one employee or thousands, and the examples come from small and medium businesses.
Does it explain end-of-service and overtime calculations?
Yes, with step-by-step examples for overtime and the end-of-service award on resignation or termination.
How long is access, and is there a certificate?
You get full access for one year and a digital certificate when you pass the final assessment with 70% or more.
Training a team?
We offer company pricing with progress tracking for your staff and a certificate for every learner.