Ensuring Workers' Rights: Anal...

Preserving workers' rights and ensuring their fair trial under established laws is the cornerstone of any labor system striving for justice and balance between workers' rights and employers. Legal provisions governing the relationship between workers and employers include numerous rights and guarantees, with one of the significant ones being Article 69 of the Saudi Labor Law.

Article 69 addresses issues related to the timing and procedures for charging workers and imposing penalties on them. It stipulates that a worker cannot be charged with any violation discovered more than thirty days after its discovery. This specified timeframe aims to secure the worker's right to a fair opportunity to defend themselves and provide appropriate justifications in case accusations are leveled against them.

Furthermore, the article states that no disciplinary penalty can be imposed on the worker after the investigation into the violation and its proof against the worker have been established for more than thirty days. This ensures that penalties are not delayed and limits the potential abuse of administrative authority by employers.

This article reflects the commitment of the Saudi system to guarantee workers' rights and ensure justice in dealing with them. It ensures the fair use of authority and maintains a balance between workers' rights and the needs of employers. By allowing a reasonable period for charging accusations and determining penalties, workers can secure a fair opportunity to defend their rights and prevent persecution or injustice.