Article 48 of the Saudi Labor Law is an integral part of the legislative framework governing the relationship between employers and trainees or individuals undergoing qualification. This article aims to comprehend the significance of this provision and analyze its impact on practical relations, in addition to exploring the rights and obligations of both parties in light of these legal provisions.
Article 48 of the Saudi Labor Law stipulates the following:
1- The employer has the right to terminate the qualification or training contract if it is proven that the trainee or the individual undergoing qualification is incapable of completing the training or qualification programs effectively. The trainee, or the individual undergoing qualification, or their guardian or legal representative, also holds the same right. The party wishing to terminate the contract must notify the other party of this decision at least one week before the cessation of training or qualification.
2- Upon the completion of the training or qualification period, the employer is entitled to require the trainee or the individual undergoing qualification to work for a period equivalent to the duration of the training or qualification. If the trainee or the individual undergoing qualification refuses to work for an equivalent period or part thereof, they must bear the costs of the training or qualification incurred by the employer or a proportionate share of the remaining duration.
This article aims to protect the rights of both parties in training and qualification relationships by establishing regulations for terminating contracts in cases of impracticability and specifying the obligations of the parties after the completion of the training or qualification period.
February 15, 2024
- بواسطة Mohamed Abdulaziz
