Document background
The Formal Letter of Warning to Employee is a crucial document in Saudi Arabian employment relations, governed by the Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree No. M/51) and related regulations. It is typically issued when an employee has violated company policies, demonstrated poor performance, or engaged in misconduct that requires formal documentation and correction. The letter must be issued within 30 days of discovering the violation (as per Article 71 of the Labor Law) and should be preceded by an investigation and verbal communication. The document serves multiple purposes: it formally notifies the employee of the issue, creates a legal record of the warning, outlines expected improvements, and establishes a basis for potential future disciplinary actions. The letter must be written in clear language (typically in both Arabic and English), include specific details of the violation, and provide the employee with an opportunity to acknowledge receipt and respond to the allegations.
