In brief
Governs staff under the Employees Law: conditions for posts, appointment, appraisal, penalties and end of service.
Summary of the law
Violations, penalties and common problems
- Penalties include deduction of up to 15 days' pay at a time, loss of a periodic increment, and dismissal.
- Someone whose service ended before a penalty was imposed may be barred from government service for a set period.
Procedures and key deadlines
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What it covers
- Conditions for posts
- Disciplinary penalties
- End of service
Timeline
- Issued: Published 26/5/1442H
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