What does Article 117 say?
A worker whose illness is proven is entitled to paid sick leave within one year, whether the days are continuous or separate:
First 30 days: full pay.
Next 60 days: three quarters of the wage.
Next 30 days: unpaid.
Example: a wage of SAR 9,000, 20 sick days already taken and 20 days now. The first 10 days of this leave are at full pay (3,000) and the other 10 at 75% (2,250), so you get SAR 5,250 instead of 6,000.
FAQ
When does the sick leave year start?
The year counts from the date of your first sick leave, and all sick leave in that year is added up, continuous or not.
Can my employer fire me while I am on sick leave?
The contract cannot be ended because of illness before the legal sick leave (120 days) is used up. The worker can also ask to add annual leave to the sick leave.
Does sick leave come out of my annual leave?
No. Sick leave is separate from annual leave and must be backed by an approved medical report.
This is an estimate. Your contract or company policy may give you more. For special cases, check with the Ministry of Human Resources.