Under Saudi Arabian Labor laws, it essential to understand your rights and obligations:
1. End of Service Benefits: As per Article 84 of the Saudi Labor Law, an employee is entitled to their end of service benefits (EOS) if they have completed one or more years of continuous service. This applies in your case since your last working day was on 31st July 2024.
2. Limitation on future employment (Non-compete clause): As per Saudi Labor Law Article 83, your employer can exclude you from working in a competing company. However, such exclusions must be reasonable in terms of its duration, geographical scope and the nature of the company’s activities.
3. Waiver of Rights: Article 26 stipulates that any agreed-upon waiver of the statutory rights prescribed for the employee in the labor law is considered null and void.
4. Additional agreements: As per Saudi Labor Law, complimenting your employment contract with another agreement is not forbidden. However, it is important that this agreement does not contravene any labor law rules.
In your situation, the same cause should be already in your qiwa contract, you technically don't have to sign the new agreement unless it provides additional beneficial terms. However, it is likely the company wants you to sign it to further clarify and insure these terms. Remember, you are entitled to review the agreement and negotiate any terms you find disagreeable.
To get your end of service benefits faster, you can remind your employer about Article 90 of the Labor Law, which stipulates, "The employer shall pay the worker all the rights due to him no later than the date of the end of work". Make sure to keep all important documents and records with you as evidence for payment if needed.
Please remember this is general guidance, and the specifics of your case might create different obligations or rights. For further legal advice specific to your case, I would advise consulting legal help in KSA.
Laws:
1. Article 84 - Saudi Labor Law
2. Article 83 - Saudi Labor Law
3. Article 26 - Saudi Labor Law
4. Article 90 - Saudi Labor Law
