Unfair Termination Cases
- Legal representation for termination without just cause
- Compensation claims for arbitrary dismissal
- Proving wrongful termination before the Labor Court
- Reinstatement or financial settlement requests
Employment disputes and legal advice in Saudi Arabia
For your matter in Saudi Arabia: Put your employment matter with a team that handles both financial entitlements and workplace disputes. BaghdadiLaw advises employees and employers on wages, dismissal, compensation, settlement and litigation. Founded in 1957, our firm has handled more than 20,000 cases and legal consultations across its practice. Omar Al-Baghdadi leads the team with over 30 years of legal experience.
BaghdadiLaw’s experience in labor & employment law in Saudi Arabia
BaghdadiLaw brings nearly seven decades of legal practice, since its founding in 1957, to employment matters, with a firm grasp of how contracts, pay, termination, compensation and evidence of rights connect across the employment relationship. Saudi employment consultation begins by identifying the worker’s governing regime and the specific disputed entitlement. Wage recovery, dismissal, leave, end-of-service benefit and occupational injury involve different records and routes. The aim is to turn a broad workplace complaint into a clear, supported set of issues.
The Labour Law framework and its amendments apply according to worker category and facts. Domestic work, public-service appointments and insurance benefits can require distinct regimes. Qualifying Qiwa wage obligations may use the executive-contract route rather than an ordinary merits claim. As of 19 September 2026, the replacement Enforcement Law published on 1 May 2026 is not yet effective: Article 65 provides commencement 180 days after publication. Where recovery uses a judgment or qualifying wage title, check the execution filing date and transitional rules separately from employment entitlement. Keep each entitlement separate. A final settlement may include salary but omit leave; a dispute about dismissal does not determine whether earlier wages were paid.
We agree the work your matter needs: Choose the wage, dismissal, benefit, leave or injury topic matching the problem. A judgment already obtained should move to enforcement analysis rather than repeating the original claim. The deliverable is agreed for your file: A structured employment-issue review, entitlement schedule and recommendation for the relevant dispute or recovery process.
Our specialist legal team is led by Omar Al-Baghdadi, with more than 30 years of legal experience. Start online by WhatsApp or email, in Arabic or English, and stay in direct contact with the team within an agreed scope and fee. We operate in Saudi Arabia through licensed partners and lawyers. The responsible lawyer, authority and scope of local representation are agreed before work begins. Share relevant document copies through the agreed channel; keep National Single Sign-On passwords and verification codes private.
Financial Claims & Employee Rights
- Recovery of unpaid wages
- End-of-service benefits (ESB)
- Vacation pay, overtime compensation
- Claims for early termination without legal reason
Workplace Injuries & Compensation
- Filing claims for work-related injuries
- Disability compensation (partial or total)
- Employer negligence and liability lawsuits
- Medical report verification and legal follow-up
Employment Contracts & HR Compliance
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts
- Developing internal labor policies in line with the law
- Legally compliant contract termination
- Regulating foreign worker relationships
Sponsorship & Kafeel Disputes
- Transfer of sponsorship disputes
- Complaints against sponsors with the Labor Office
- Legal issues related to visas and final exit permits
Employer Representation
- Defending companies before the Labor Court
- Investigating internal HR violations
- Responding to false or malicious employee claims
- Drafting legal policies and disciplinary procedures
Labor Dispute Mediation & Settlements
- Out-of-court dispute resolution
- Drafting legal settlement agreements
- Attending mediation sessions before the Labor Office
Why choose BaghdadiLaw for labor & employment law in Saudi Arabia?
We help employees and employers protect their rights and manage disputes through direct advice and coordinated legal work. Our service brings entitlement claims, negotiation, settlements, complaints and defence together, with local representation through licensed partners and lawyers.
A practice established in 1957, with experience carried into every matter. The firm has handled more than 20,000 cases and legal consultations combined across its history. Omar Al-Baghdadi leads the team with more than 30 years of legal experience, bringing institutional knowledge and direct professional involvement to your matter.
Advice and representation in Saudi Arabia. We operate in Saudi Arabia through licensed partners and lawyers. The responsible lawyer, authority and scope of local representation are agreed before work begins. Share relevant document copies through the agreed channel; keep National Single Sign-On passwords and verification codes private.
Start online and communicate directly with the team. Request your consultation, share documents and stay in contact through WhatsApp, email or an agreed call, in Arabic or English, without an office visit for the consultation. We confirm the work, fee and responsible professional before starting.
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Before requesting advice on labor & employment law in Saudi Arabia
What should I send for an initial employment review?
The contract, a short chronology, the relevant pay or decision record and the result sought. Identify whether employment continues and whether a complaint, judgment or execution request already exists.
Can employers also request a review?
Yes. The same evidence-based review can examine obligations, proposed decisions and disputed calculations without assuming either party’s account is established.
Does the job title determine the legal regime?
Not alone. Review the relationship, contract and applicable category, especially where public employment or a special work arrangement is involved.
How are fees scoped, and which additional costs should be clarified?
Fees follow the requested work: calculation review, termination advice, preparation of a claim or defence, or dispute handling. Wage periods, claims and record completeness affect the work involved; negotiation and local representation are separately scoped where needed.
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Your next legal step starts with a conversation
Need online advice or legal representation for labor & employment law in Saudi Arabia? Contact BaghdadiLaw by WhatsApp or email. Our team discusses your matter and agrees the work and fees with you; our licensed partners and lawyers provide local representation within the agreed engagement.