⚠️ The Most Common Trick

Some employers ask employees to sign a resignation letter when they are actually terminating them, in order to avoid paying compensation. This is legal circumvention.

⚖️ The Legal Position

An agreement entered into under duress or pressure can be challenged. A resignation made under:

  • Threats of defamation or malicious accusations
  • Documented psychological coercion
  • Substantial changes to working conditions to force you to leave

...is treated legally as an employer-initiated termination.

📋 How Do You Prove Duress?

  • WhatsApp or email messages demonstrating the pressure
  • Testimony from colleagues who witnessed the situation
  • Documentation of sudden shifts in working conditions prior to the resignation
📜 Saudi Civil Transactions Law: An agreement entered into under duress is voidable. Labor Law Article 77: Unfair dismissal entitles you to compensation regardless of the document's phrasing.

⚠️ Do not sign any document under pressure. If you have already signed, contact Sanad immediately before too much time passes — legal action is possible, but it becomes more difficult the longer you wait.