Domestic and household workers — drivers, housemaids, cooks and similar roles — are not covered by the main Saudi Labour Law in the same way as other employees. Their end-of-service entitlement follows a separate regulation, so the standard Articles 84–85 formula does not directly apply.
This guide explains the key differences so household workers and their sponsors know what to expect.
Domestic workers are governed by the regulation for domestic labour rather than Articles 84–85. Entitlements, notice and end-of-service treatment are set out separately, and a common reference point is an award tied to completing several years of continuous service with the same employer.
Because the domestic-labour rules differ from the private-sector formula, the figure from a standard end-of-service calculator is only a rough guide for household workers. Always confirm the specific entitlement with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
Whatever your role, keep your contract, identification and any record of payments. If a dispute arises over an unpaid award, that documentation is what supports your claim.