Notice period
Also known as: مدة الإشعار · notice · termination notice
The notice period is the written warning one party to an open-ended contract gives the other before ending it for a valid reason. Under Article 75 as amended in 2025, a monthly-paid worker gives at least 30 days and the employer 60 days; for other workers it is 30 days either way.
If notice is not given
The party that does not observe the notice period owes the other compensation equal to the worker’s wage for the notice period, unless the parties agreed a larger amount (Article 76). The contract continues during notice and the worker is paid in full for it.
What it means for HR
- Record the date notice was received, in writing; the period starts there.
- Work out the last working day from that date and the period, and tie it to the final settlement.
- A fixed-term contract ends when its term ends; ending it early follows other rules.
Official sources
This is general information to help you understand the topic. It is not legal advice. Rules and rates change: always check the official text on the relevant authority’s platform and consult a qualified adviser before acting.
