Article 24 of the Saudi Unemployment Insurance Law
المادة 24 من نظام التأمين ضد التعطل عن العمل
The Article lets employers and subscribers object to Ministry decisions under its objection procedures, then bring a grievance before the competent judicial body if the objection is not accepted.
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 الوزارة يتعلق بمهماتها في تطبيق هذا النظام، وذلك وفق ما تقضي به إجراءات الاعتراضات في الوزارة.
2- يمكن لأصحاب العمل وللمشتركين ولمن يقوم مقامهم - الذين لم يقبل اعتراضهم الذي قدموه إلى الوزارة - التظلم أمام الجهة القضائية المختصة.
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 24 explained in plain English
This Article regulates objecting to decisions of the Ministry relating to its tasks in applying the Law, and it complements Article 23, which concerns the Organization's decisions.
Who may object? Employers, subscribers, and those who stand in their place.
To which decisions? Any decision issued by any competent department of the Ministry relating to its tasks in applying the Law. Under Article 5, the Ministry's tasks include registering unemployed subscribers, identifying and providing training needs, and verifying conditions such as not leaving work voluntarily, seriously searching for work and complying with training.
How is the objection submitted? As provided by the Ministry's objection procedures. The Article does not detail these procedures or name the department within the Ministry; it refers to them.
If the objection is not accepted? Whoever's objection to the Ministry was not accepted may bring a grievance before the competent judicial body. Note that the Article does not name this body, unlike Article 23, which named the judicial body competent in labor cases for the Organization's decisions.
So the first step is always for the person concerned to find out whether the decision came from the Ministry or from the Organization, and then follow the appropriate route. To find the competent body in their case, they would do well to consult a lawyer specialized in social insurance.
Practical example
The Ministry stopped Nouf's registration on the ground that she was not seriously searching for work, while Nouf has proof of applying to many jobs. Nouf objects under the Ministry's objection procedures, and if her objection is not accepted, she may bring a grievance before the competent judicial body.
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 24 of the Saudi Unemployment Insurance Law
How do I object to a Ministry decision on unemployment insurance?
As provided by the Ministry's objection procedures, as the Article states.
What do I do if the Ministry does not accept my objection?
You may bring a grievance before the competent judicial body.
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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.