End-of-Service Benefits
Official calculation, resignation rates, payout timelines, and loss of benefits
Article 84 · 85 · 88 — Saudi Labor Law
8 articles
How exactly is End-of-Service Gratuity calculated? The official formula from Article 84
The formula is clear in the law, but the details make a big difference. Learn exactly how to calculate what you're owed.
Does your basic or total salary affect your gratuity? The difference could be thousands of riyals
One of the most common questions — and the answer changes the value of your gratuity significantly.
What are you owed if you resign? The official percentage table under Article 85
Many believe a worker who resigns gets nothing. In truth, the law protects you — but at percentages that scale with your years of service.
When must your dues be paid? Article 88 sets binding deadlines
A delay in paying your dues is not just a lapse — it is an explicit legal violation with consequences.
The eight cases where your right to gratuity is forfeited — Article 80
Article 80 is narrow and strict — it may not be interpreted broadly. Know its limits so it is not misused against you.
You worked on a fixed-term contract and it ended — how much are you owed?
The end of a fixed-term contract has different rules from an open-ended one. The difference affects notice pay and how the calculation is done.
A worker's death or disability — do the dues go to their family?
A humane situation every employee should know: in the event of death or total disability, the dues are not forfeited.
Company closure or bankruptcy — do your dues disappear?
Hard news, but the answer is clear: your dues are protected even if the company goes bankrupt.