What you'll learn
- Read the Labour Law, its Executive Regulations and ministerial decisions together, and know which layer answers which question
- Draft, document on Qiwa and renew employment contracts, including probation and non-Saudi fixed-term rules
- Calculate overtime, leave pay, sick-leave pay, end-of-service benefits and a full final settlement, with worked numbers
- Run a lawful disciplinary and termination process, including the resignation procedure introduced in 2025
- Operate the Qiwa, Mudad and Muqeem workflows and reconcile them with GOSI
- Self-audit Wage Protection System (WPS) compliance and respond to a violation notice
- Manage Saudization under the Developed Nitaqat phase (2026–2028)
- Prepare an inspection file and run a mock inspection
Course overview
Most Labour Law problems in Saudi establishments do not start in court. They start with an undocumented contract, a wrong end-of-service figure or a salary that does not match Mudad. This course is built for the people who prevent those problems — HR, employers, payroll, compliance staff and legal advisers — so they can apply the law correctly in their daily work.
The course covers 11 modules and 73 lessons. It starts with how the Labour Law, its Executive Regulations and ministerial decisions fit together, including the 2025 amendments and the new resignation procedure. It then works through contracts and Qiwa documentation, working hours, overtime and leave, wages and GOSI, rights and obligations, and discipline, termination and dispute resolution.
The second half covers the platforms and checks you deal with every month: Qiwa, Mudad and Muqeem as step-by-step workflows, Wage Protection System self-audits and penalties, Saudization under Developed Nitaqat 2026–2028, remote, hybrid and part-time contracts, and inspection readiness with a nine-part inspection file and a mock inspection.
Every lesson follows the same five parts: outcome, core rules with the article number, a worked example, common mistakes and a checklist. Each module ends with a Verification table showing what to confirm on the official page, because penalty amounts, GOSI rates and quotas change often. An 8-question scenario quiz follows every module, and the course finishes with a 60-question final assessment (pass mark 70%) and a certificate of completion.
Course curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Saudi Labour Law, Executive Regulations and the 2025–2026 Framework — 39 min
- The legal framework: Labour Law, Executive Regulations and ministerial decisions4 min
- Regulators and platforms: who does what4 min
- Scope: who is covered and who is excluded4 min
- The 2025 amendments and the 2026 enforcement updates4 min
- Key definitions: worker, establishment, basic wage and actual wage4 min
- Staying current: tracking official announcements4 min
- Module 1 quiz: Introduction to Saudi Labour Law, Executive Regulations and the 2025–2026 Framework8 questions
Module 2: Employment Contracts: Types, Probation, Renewal and Qiwa Documentation — 43 min
- Mandatory contract content and the role of the Arabic text4 min
- Saudi and non-Saudi contracts4 min
- Probation4 min
- Renewal, expiry and automatic renewal4 min
- Qiwa contract documentation: how it works and the targets4 min
- Why accurate wage clauses matter4 min
- Common contract mistakes: case study4 min
- Module 2 quiz: Employment Contracts: Types, Probation, Renewal and Qiwa Documentation8 questions
Module 3: Working Hours, Overtime, Leave and Public Holidays — 45 min
- Normal hours, rest periods and Ramadan hours5 min
- Overtime and holiday work5 min
- Annual leave5 min
- Sick leave5 min
- Maternity, paternity, bereavement, Hajj and other leave5 min
- Public holidays, attendance and leave records5 min
- Module 3 quiz: Working Hours, Overtime, Leave and Public Holidays8 questions
Module 4: Wages, End-of-Service Benefits, Deductions and GOSI — 50 min
- Wage components: basic wage, actual wage and in-kind benefits5 min
- Payment timing and payslips5 min
- Lawful and unlawful deductions5 min
- End-of-service benefits: formula and resignation scale5 min
- End-of-service worked examples5 min
- Final settlement and deadlines5 min
- GOSI essentials5 min
- Module 4 quiz: Wages, End-of-Service Benefits, Deductions and GOSI8 questions
Module 5: Employer and Employee Rights and Obligations — 39 min
- Employer obligations4 min
- Employee obligations4 min
- Equal treatment, anti-discrimination and harassment protection4 min
- Changing job terms: when written consent is required4 min
- Training and qualification4 min
- Constructive dismissal risk4 min
- Module 5 quiz: Employer and Employee Rights and Obligations8 questions
Module 6: Disciplinary Rules, Termination and Dispute Resolution — 45 min
- Disciplinary regulations and the employee's right to object5 min
- Serious misconduct and the required investigation5 min
- Termination grounds, notice and the resignation procedure5 min
- Termination without valid reason: exposure5 min
- The dispute path: amicable settlement, labour court, Najiz, appeal5 min
- Evidence employers must hold5 min
- Module 6 quiz: Disciplinary Rules, Termination and Dispute Resolution8 questions
Module 7: Qiwa, Mudad and Muqeem Platform Compliance: Practical Walkthrough — 50 min
- Qiwa: the establishment dashboard and access roles5 min
- Qiwa: contract documentation step by step5 min
- Qiwa: employee records, work permits and transfer of services5 min
- Mudad: payroll upload and wage reports5 min
- Muqeem: iqama, exit and re-entry, final exit5 min
- Qiwa Establishment Violations: tracking, paying and objecting5 min
- Reconciling data across platforms5 min
- Module 7 quiz: Qiwa, Mudad and Muqeem Platform Compliance: Practical Walkthrough8 questions
Module 8: Wage Protection System (WPS) Audits and Penalty Avoidance — 50 min
- How WPS monitors wage payment5 min
- Common violations5 min
- Running an internal WPS self-audit5 min
- Penalties, the violations schedule and service suspension5 min
- Objecting to a violation and requesting settlement5 min
- Corrective action and evidence5 min
- Monthly WPS control checklist5 min
- Module 8 quiz: Wage Protection System (WPS) Audits and Penalty Avoidance8 questions
Module 9: Saudization and Developed Nitaqat (2026–2028) — 50 min
- Purpose and structure of Nitaqat5 min
- The new phase from 26 April 20265 min
- Bands and what each one unlocks5 min
- Counting rules: who counts and how much5 min
- Profession-specific localisation5 min
- Monitoring your position and building a Saudization plan5 min
- Penalties, restrictions and requesting reconsideration5 min
- Module 9 quiz: Saudization and Developed Nitaqat (2026–2028)8 questions
Module 10: Remote, Hybrid and Part-Time Work Contracts Under Current Rules — 45 min
- Part-time employment contracts5 min
- Flexible employment contracts5 min
- Remote and hybrid work: what the rules say and what they do not5 min
- Hours, overtime and monitoring for flexible and remote workers5 min
- Wages, leave and benefits for part-time and flexible workers5 min
- Registration, records, data security and policy templates5 min
- Module 10 quiz: Remote, Hybrid and Part-Time Work Contracts Under Current Rules8 questions
Module 11: Labour Inspection Readiness: Documents, Checklists and Mock Inspection — 63 min
- How labour inspections work6 min
- The inspection file: required documents and retention6 min
- Quarterly compliance audit checklist6 min
- Employee data protection (PDPL) basics6 min
- Outsourcing, Ajeer and manpower-supply risks6 min
- Digital audit readiness6 min
- Mock inspection6 min
- Corrective action plan after an inspection6 min
- Module 11 quiz: Labour Inspection Readiness: Documents, Checklists and Mock Inspection8 questions
Final assessment — 75 min
- Final assessment: Saudi Labour Law and Employment Compliance60 questions
Who is this course for?
- HR managers and officers who apply the Labour Law in their daily work
- Employers and establishment owners responsible for their establishment's obligations
- Payroll and finance staff who handle wages, Mudad and end-of-service
- Compliance officers preparing the establishment for inspection
- Legal advisers who advise employers in Saudi Arabia
- Teams that need a shared understanding of the Labour Law and of Qiwa, Mudad and GOSI
Prerequisites
No legal background needed. Basic familiarity with employment terms such as contracts, payroll and leave helps.
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 accredited by MHRSD?
No. It is an educational course from Imtithal Academy, built on the Labour Law, its Executive Regulations and official MHRSD, Qiwa and GOSI texts. You receive a certificate of completion from the academy, which is not a professional licence or a government accreditation.
Do I need a legal background or HR experience?
No legal background is needed. The course is intermediate, so it helps to know terms such as contracts, payroll and leave. Each lesson explains the rule, the article it comes from and a worked example.
How long does it take, and is it self-paced?
About 5.5 hours, including the lessons, calculation exercises and quizzes. Yes, it is self-paced: stop after any lesson and continue later. Each module takes 30 to 55 minutes.
What language are the lessons in?
Every lesson and quiz is available in Arabic and English. Switch the site language at the top of the page to study in the language you prefer.
Is there a certificate, and how am I assessed?
Yes. Each module ends with an 8-question scenario and calculation quiz, then a 60-question final assessment. You earn the certificate by completing all modules and scoring 70% (42 correct) on the final assessment. Every answer comes with an explanation.
Is it up to date with the 2025 amendments and 2026 changes?
Yes. It covers the amendments in force since 19 February 2025 and the 2026 updates on Qiwa contract documentation, Developed Nitaqat, violations and penalties, and Ajeer. Because figures change often, the course also shows you how to confirm the current figure on the official page.
Does it teach Qiwa, Mudad, Muqeem and Nitaqat?
Yes. Module 7 walks through the Qiwa, Mudad and Muqeem workflows, Module 8 covers WPS self-audits, penalties and objections, and Module 9 explains Developed Nitaqat and how to build a 12-month Saudization plan.
Will I learn to calculate end-of-service and a final settlement?
Yes. Module 4 teaches the end-of-service formula and the resignation scale with worked cases, then a complete final settlement with leave pay, wages, overtime and lawful deductions.
Can my company enrol several employees?
Yes. Through Team Training you can enrol any number of employees, track their progress and pay by invoice.
Is this course legal advice?
No. It is training material. For a specific dispute, termination or inspection, consult a licensed Saudi lawyer and check the current official text before relying on any figure.
Training a team?
We offer company pricing with progress tracking for your staff and a certificate for every learner.