Statutory Deadlines Calculator: Labor and Commercial Claims, Appeals, Grievances and Notice

How long do I have to bring a labor claim?

Article 222 of the Labor Law provides that no claim for rights under the Law or the employment contract is heard after twelve months from the end of employment. As the route starts with amicable settlement through Wadi, start early.

How long do I have to bring a commercial claim?

Article 24 of the Commercial Courts Law provides that a claim is not heard after five years from when the right arose, unless the defendant acknowledges the right or the claimant has an excuse the court accepts. See our guide on the commercial claims limitation period.

How long is the appeal period?

The period to object by way of appeal is generally thirty days, reduced to ten days for judgments in urgent matters under the Law of Sharia Procedure. Some judgments cannot be appealed because of their value or type, so check the judgment and Najiz.

How long do I have to file an administrative grievance?

Before many administrative claims, a grievance must be filed with the body that issued the decision within sixty days of learning of it, under Article 8 of the Law of Procedure before the Board of Grievances. Grievances and claims are filed through the Board’s Mueen platform.

What are the notice and resignation periods after the 2025 amendments?

Under the Labor Law amendments in force from 19 February 2025, notice for an open-ended contract is 30 days if the worker ends it and 60 days if the employer does (Article 75). A resignation is deemed accepted 30 days after submission without a reply, and acceptance may be deferred up to 60 days for business needs (Article 79). See the 2025 Labor Law amendments.

How precise are the dates?

The tool calculates in the Gregorian calendar and shows the approximate Hijri equivalent. The start of the period, the calendar used, public holidays and accepted excuses can change the last day, so treat the result as an early warning and file well before the deadline. For Hijri-calendar calculations and more claim types, use the limitation period calculator, the judgment challenge deadline calculator and the grievance and cancellation-claim calculator.

Frequently asked questions

When does a labor claim become time-barred?

A labor claim is not heard after 12 months from the end of employment, under Article 222 of the Labor Law.

What is the limitation period for commercial claims?

Five years from when the right arose under Article 24 of the Commercial Courts Law, unless the defendant acknowledges the right or the court accepts the claimant’s excuse.

How long is the appeal period?

Thirty days as a general rule and ten days in urgent matters; some judgments cannot be appealed.

What notice applies to ending an open-ended contract?

30 days if the worker ends it and 60 days if the employer does, under Article 75 as amended in 2025.

Is the result exact to the day?

It is approximate, because the start of the period, the calendar, holidays and excuses can change the last day. File well before the deadline.