Calculating overtime in Saudi Arabia can be a little tricky, but don’t worry—we’re here to explain it all! First, let’s start with the basics: According to Article 107 of the Saudi Labor Law, the employer must pay the worker an additional amount for overtime working hours. It sounds simple enough, right? But there are a few things you should know that might help you understand exactly how much your employees should be paid for overtime work. If your company operates on weekly working hours, then any hours that exceed the normal daily working hour will be considered overtime. For example, if your employee usually works from 9 am-6 pm on weekdays, any hours worked after 6 pm will count as overtime hours. It’s also important to know that all hours worked during holidays and Eid days will be considered overtime as well. If a holiday falls on a weekend or regular day off for your employee, you do not need to give them an additional day off in lieu of their time working on that day.
