Article 77 termination of employment can be an important decision for both employers and employees. Reasonable preparation, documentation, and review of the process will assist HR in Saudi Arabia having the termination process completed in a professional and compliant manner.
- Performance and conduct record verification
An employee’s records include: physician notes for absenteeism and any events of misconduct; also includes all documents related to employee misconduct, performance reviews, and attendance records. It is the responsibility of the Recruitment Management Saudi Arabia to review this information when establishing whether the employee has acted appropriately.
- Legal & compliance team consultation
When conducting employee investigations for Termination Article 77, having your legal and/or compliance teams review the investigation procedures shows that you have been diligent in the investigation process of the employee and have followed good business practices. Additionally, having them review the procedure before issuing a termination letter mitigates your exposure to potential lawsuits.
- Communicate professionally
Hurrying through the termination process can have an adverse effect on employee morale and may damage the company’s reputation. Human Resources Business takes care when preparing for the communication of the termination. They ensure that meetings, notice of termination, and any other communications regarding the termination are conducted respectfully and equitably.
Obtain management approval
Most organizations require management approval before a termination can be processed. eHR ensures that all required authorizations are obtained before making the final determination to terminate an employee, documenting the decision-making process, and notifying all relevant individuals of the decision.
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