How to lodge complain about contract termination

Your friend can lodge a complaint about illegal contract termination according to the labor laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Below are the rules that might be applicable in this case:

Article 77 of the Saudi Labor Law:

"Should the contract be of an indefinite term, either party may terminate it for a valid reason to be specified in a written notification to be served to the other party at least thirty days prior to the contemplated date of termination if the worker is paid on monthly basis, and fifteen days in all other cases. With the consent of the worker, the employer may substitute this notice by paying the worker an indemnity equivalent to his wage for the notice period, or the remaining part of it, calculated on the basis of the last wage in case of monthly-paid workers...."

Article 78 of the Saudi Labor Law:

"If the contract is terminated for an invalid reason, the party who is prejudiced by such termination shall be entitled to an indemnity to be assessed by the Commission for the Settlement of Labor Disputes, taking into consideration, in such assessment, the nature and type of work, the duration of the contract and the extent of damage and loss sustained by the worker..."

How to lodge a complaint:

1. From the online portal of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, create an account.

2. Choose the relevant service to file a labor complaint.

3. In the relevant fields, provide the requested information. This can involve your friend's identification and contact information, the nature of your friend's work, and details about the employer and the event leading to the end of your friend's employment.

4. Submit the complaint. After this point, you'll be given updates through the selected contact information.

Remember, your friend should try to always keep track of any communications or evidence related to his termination in order to make his case stronger.