تسوية نزاعات «العمل» ودياً

The Council of Ministers, chaired by the Crown Prince, approved in its session yesterday (Tuesday) the extension of the requirement for filing labor lawsuits for one year, mandating that disputes must first be submitted to the Labor Office to take the necessary measures for amicable resolution. This step aims to resolve disputes smoothly to alleviate pressure on the judiciary, and to settle disagreements between parties in a fair and just manner, preserving contractual relationships positively.

Typically, settlements focus on resolving issues that arise between employers and employees, or among employees in the workplace, without engaging in lengthy legal problems, most of which relate to employee rights, due wages and bonuses, working hours, health and safety issues in the workplace, compensation for injuries, amicable termination of services for employees, and other matters.

This decision comes in light of the legal developments witnessed in the Kingdom, where amicable settlements are considered one of the most important mechanisms that enhance the achievement of justice and legal interests for both individuals and institutions alike. The strength of amicable settlement lies in its ability to achieve consensus between disputing parties in a sound and effective manner, without the need to resort to the courts.

The Ministry of Resources, in accordance with its competencies and authorities, is working to attempt to resolve disputes between workers and employers amicably, and has facilitated all means of amicable resolution through an easy and accessible electronic service, which brings the views of both parties closer and reaches a satisfactory solution that conclusively ends the dispute.