The Article 117 ladder
| Days in the sick year | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 30 days | Full pay |
| Next 60 days | Three quarters of pay |
| Next 30 days | Unpaid |
That’s 120 days in total, whether the sick days come in one block or several.
When does the sick year start?
The year starts on the day of your first sick leave, and runs for twelve months from then. It isn’t the calendar year or the company’s financial year.
Example
Wage 9,000 SAR a month (300 SAR a day). You’ve already had 20 sick days this sick year, and now take 30 more:
- Days 21–30 of the sick year: 10 days at full pay = 3,000 SAR
- Days 31–50: 20 days at 75% = 4,500 SAR
- Total: 7,500 SAR
What isn’t covered by Article 117
- Work injuries and occupational diseases, covered by GOSI’s occupational hazards branch.
- Government employees, who follow the civil service rules.
Work out your own pay with the sick leave calculator, and your holiday balance with the annual leave calculator.