Do I get End of Service (EOS) if terminated during probation?

No. Employees terminated during the probation period are not entitled to EOS gratuity. However, you are entitled to all accrued leave encashment for any leave days earned during probation. Notice period rules also apply.

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⚖️ Your Rights During Probation — 2025 Rules

✅ Annual Leave Accrues

You earn annual leave from day 1 of employment, including during probation. However, your employer may require you to wait until probation ends before taking leave.

✅ Salary Must Be Paid

Full salary as per contract must be paid during probation. Withholding probation salary is illegal under Saudi Labour Law.

✅ Leave Encashment on Exit

Any accrued but unused annual leave must be paid out even if you leave during probation.

✅ GOSI Coverage (Saudis)

Saudi national employees are covered by GOSI from day 1. Expats are not covered by GOSI regardless.

❌ No EOS Gratuity

You are NOT entitled to End of Service gratuity if you leave during probation — whether you resign or are terminated. EOS requires completing the full probation.

❌ No Termination Reason Required

During probation, an employer can terminate you without giving a reason and without it being considered arbitrary dismissal. After probation, they must have valid grounds.

📋 Notice Periods — During vs After Probation

Situation	Notice Required	Pay During Notice	EOS Payable?
Employee resigns during probation	As per contract (2025: minimum 24 hours if contract is silent)	Normal salary for notice days	❌ No
Employer terminates during probation	As per contract (or 24–30 days if contract is silent)	Normal salary for notice days	❌ No (but leave encashment: ✅)
Employee resigns after probation (under 2 yrs)	Contract notice period (typically 30–60 days)	Normal salary	❌ No (under 2 years service)
Employee resigns after probation (2–5 yrs)	Contract notice (30–60 days)	Normal salary	✅ 1/3 of full EOS
Employer terminates after probation	Minimum 30 days (2025: 60 days recommended)	Normal salary + compensation if notice not given	✅ Full EOS

🆕 Key 2025 Saudi Labour Law Changes — Probation

February 2025 amendments — biggest reform since 2015. Key changes affecting probation:

Topic	Before 2025	After 2025 (Current)
Probation length	Max 90 days (180 with agreement)	Same — 90 days standard, 180 days with written mutual agreement
Notice during probation	Ambiguous in many contracts	Minimum 24 hours if contract is silent — clearer rule
Re-probation same company	Possible after re-hire	Only ONE probation period per employee per company is allowed
Extended probation	Sometimes imposed unilaterally	Must be mutually agreed in writing before start of employment
Termination during probation	No specific minimum notice	Contract terms apply; 24-hour minimum if silent

⚠️ Verbal probation extensions are illegal. If your employer says "we're extending your probation" but there's no written agreement, the extension is not valid under Saudi Labour Law. After 90 days (or 180 with written agreement), you are automatically a confirmed employee.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the probation period in Saudi Arabia 2025?

The standard probation period is 90 days. It can be extended to 180 days only with a written mutual agreement signed before the start of employment. Only one probation period is allowed per employee per company under the 2025 amendments.

Can I resign during probation in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Under the 2025 Labour Law amendments, you can resign during probation. The notice period is whatever is stated in your contract — if nothing is stated, the minimum is 24 hours. You will not receive EOS but you are entitled to leave encashment for any accrued leave days.

Do I get EOS if terminated during probation?

No. EOS gratuity is not payable if you are terminated during probation. However, your employer must pay out any accrued annual leave days (leave encashment) and your full salary up to the last working day.

Can my employer keep me on probation for more than 6 months?

No. The maximum probation period under Saudi Labour Law is 180 days (6 months), and this maximum is only possible with a written agreement signed before employment starts. After 180 days, you are legally a confirmed employee with full employment rights regardless of what your employer says.

What happens if my employer terminates me just before probation ends?

This is legally permitted — the employer can terminate without specific reason during probation. However, if you believe the timing is designed to avoid EOS payments (e.g. terminating after 9 years and re-hiring with a new probation), that would be considered illegal circumvention of the law and you can file a complaint with HRSD.

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⚖️ Your Rights During Probation — 2025 Rules

✅ Annual Leave Accrues

✅ Salary Must Be Paid

✅ Leave Encashment on Exit

✅ GOSI Coverage (Saudis)

❌ No EOS Gratuity

❌ No Termination Reason Required

📋 Notice Periods — During vs After Probation

🆕 Key 2025 Saudi Labour Law Changes — Probation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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⚙️ Calculate Your Probation Status

📊 Your Probation Status

⚖️ Your Rights During Probation — 2025 Rules

✅ Annual Leave Accrues

✅ Salary Must Be Paid

✅ Leave Encashment on Exit

✅ GOSI Coverage (Saudis)

❌ No EOS Gratuity

❌ No Termination Reason Required

📋 Notice Periods — During vs After Probation

🆕 Key 2025 Saudi Labour Law Changes — Probation

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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