Rolling Contract Employment Template for Saudi Arabia

This Rolling Contract Employment agreement is designed for use in Saudi Arabia when establishing ongoing employment relationships without a fixed end date. It complies with Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree No. M/51) and related regulations, including Wage Protection System requirements and Saudization policies. The document is particularly useful for permanent positions where employers want to maintain flexibility while providing job security. It includes provisions for automatic renewal periods, mandatory benefits, social insurance contributions, and other requirements specific to Saudi Arabian employment law. The agreement should be used when hiring permanent employees in Saudi Arabia, whether Saudi nationals or expatriate workers, and includes all necessary provisions for regulatory compliance while protecting both employer and employee interests.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the contract

4. Appointment and Term: Nature of employment, role, and rolling contract terms including renewal provisions

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Employee's role, reporting lines, and key responsibilities

6. Place of Work: Primary workplace location and any flexibility provisions

7. Working Hours: Standard working hours, overtime provisions, and rest periods as per Saudi Labor Law

8. Remuneration: Salary, payment method (conforming to WPS), frequency, and review process

9. Benefits and Allowances: Mandatory benefits under Saudi law including housing, transportation allowances

10. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, sick leave, Hajj leave, and other statutory leave rights

11. Social Insurance: GOSI registration and contribution requirements

12. Confidentiality: Protection of employer's confidential information

13. Termination: Notice periods, grounds for termination, and end of service benefits

14. Governing Law: Confirmation of Saudi Labor Law application

15. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving employment disputes through labor courts