Rights of the Injured Worker i...

The provisions regulating the rights and duties of workers are considered an essential part of the labor system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among these provisions, Article twenty-nine stands out as a crucial point addressing the rights of workers in the event of an injury during the course of employment.

Workplace Injury:

Article twenty-nine stipulates that in the case of a worker being injured due to work, resulting in a decrease in their usual capabilities that does not prevent them from performing another job other than their previous one, the worker has rights and protection that safeguard them and ensure opportunities for returning to the labor market.

Employment in Suitable Work:

In this context, the employer, responsible for the worker's injury during work, is obligated to employ the worker in another job that aligns with their current capabilities. The employer must provide this work at the specified wage, reflecting the legal commitment to achieving justice in job opportunities for the injured worker.

Compensation Rights:

It is worth noting that this employment in suitable work does not diminish the worker's right to compensation for the injury they sustained. The worker retains the right to receive appropriate compensation for the injury that affected their work capabilities.

Protection of Worker's Rights:

Article twenty-nine of the Saudi labor system reflects the spirit of social justice and care that the system gives to the rights of workers. This article aims to strike a balance between the needs of employers and the rights of injured workers, promoting fair opportunities in the labor market.