Article 23 of the Saudi Unemployment Insurance Law
المادة 23 من نظام التأمين ضد التعطل عن العمل
The Article lets employers and subscribers object to decisions of the Organization before the Governor or the Board of Directors, and then file a complaint with the judicial body competent in labor cases.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
1- لأصحاب العمل وللمشتركين ولمن يقوم مقامهم أن يقدموا اعتراضاً ضد أي قرار صادر من أي جهاز مختص في المؤسسة يتعلق بمهماتها في تطبيق هذا النظام، ويقدم الاعتراض إلى:
أ - محافظ المؤسسة من أجل القرارات التي اتخذها مدير المكتب.
ب - مجلس الإدارة من أجل القرارات التي اتخذها المحافظ.
2 - يمكن لأصحاب العمل وللمشتركين ولمن يقوم مقامهم - الذين لم يقبل اعتراضهم الذي قدموه - أن يتقدموا بشكوى أمام الجهة القضائية المختصة بالنظر في قضايا العمل.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 23 explained in plain English
This Article regulates the route for objecting to decisions of the General Organization for Social Insurance relating to its tasks in applying the Law.
Who may object? Employers, subscribers, and those who stand in their place.
To which decisions? Any decision issued by any competent department of the Organization relating to its tasks in applying the Law, which under Article 5 include registering subscribers, collecting contributions and paying compensation.
To whom is the objection submitted?
- To the Governor of the Organization, if the decision was issued by the office director.
- To the Board of Directors, if the decision was issued by the Governor.
If the objection is not accepted? Whoever's objection was not accepted may file a complaint before the judicial body competent to hear labor cases.
This Article sets no general deadline for submitting the objection. Article 24 deals with objecting to decisions of the Ministry, not the Organization. What matters is that the person concerned identifies which body issued the decision, because the route of objection differs accordingly.
Because how an objection and a complaint are drafted affects their outcome, the person concerned would do well to consult a lawyer specialized in social insurance.
Practical example
The director of the Organization's office in Riyadh refused Khaled's request for payment of compensation, considering that his work period was incomplete, but Khaled thinks otherwise. Khaled submits his objection to the Governor of the Organization, and if it is not accepted, he may file a complaint before the judicial body competent in labor cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 23 of the Saudi Unemployment Insurance Law
How do I object to a General Organization for Social Insurance decision on unemployment?
Submit the objection to the Governor of the Organization if the decision came from the office director, and to the Board of Directors if it came from the Governor.
What do I do if my objection is rejected?
You may file a complaint before the judicial body competent to hear labor cases.
Who may object?
Employers, subscribers and those who stand in their place.
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1- يراقب تطبيق هذا النظام واللائحة مفتشو المؤسسة والوزارة - كل فيما يخصه - بحسب ما يحدده هذا النظام، وعلى أصحاب العمل وممثليهم أن يسمحوا للمفتشين بالحصول على ال
- Article 24
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1- لأصحاب العمل وللمشتركين ولمن يقوم مقامهم أن يقدموا اعتراضاً ضد أي قرار صادر من أي جهاز مختص في الوزارة يتعلق بمهماتها في تطبيق هذا النظام، وذلك وفق ما تقضي ب
- Article 25
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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.