Employment

About

Provided by Al Jarbou & Younes Law Firm

• The Employment Practice is a core and strategically significant department of the firm, recognised for its deep expertise in Saudi Labour Law, its implementing regulations, regulatory compliance, and employment litigation. The team operates as a specialist practice and is widely recognised for its command of Saudi and international labour regulations, procedural requirements, and judicial practice, delivering commercially focused and results-oriented advice to employers.

• The department has a strong track record in contentious employment matters, regularly representing employers before the Saudi Labour Courts in high-value and complex disputes. These include wrongful and constructive dismissal claims; disputes under Articles 77, 80, and 81 of the Saudi Labour Law; senior executive and General Manager terminations; employee misconduct and fraud cases; wage and commission disputes; and end-of-service benefits claims.

• Beyond disputes, the practice advises on the full employment lifecycle, including workforce structuring, employment and executive contracts, internal policies and work regulations, investigations, disciplinary procedures, and termination planning. The team also advises on employment aspects of corporate transactions, restructurings, business transfers, and cross-border matters involving Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The practice acts for governmental authorities, multinational corporations, regional groups, and leading Saudi businesses across multiple sectors.