Document background
The Dismissal Notice is a crucial employment document used in Saudi Arabia when an employer needs to formally terminate an employment relationship. It must be drafted in accordance with the Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree No. M/51) and related ministerial decisions. The document is typically used when terminating employment for legitimate reasons such as poor performance, redundancy, or misconduct, and must include specific elements required by law such as notice periods, termination reasons, and final settlement details. The notice serves multiple purposes: it provides formal documentation of the termination, outlines the employee's rights and obligations during the notice period, and helps ensure compliance with local labor regulations. The document's format and content must reflect the mandatory requirements of Saudi labor law while accommodating specific circumstances of the termination.
