On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Al Rayyan TV aired a new episode of the By Law show, which addressed the topic of employee rights and duties under the Human Resources Law issued in 2016. The episode featured legal advisor Khalid Al-Harami and focused on a number of issues concerning employees in government entities.
The episode discussed the topic of appointments and whether an administrative body has the right to retract a hiring decision after selecting a candidate, highlighting the legal period within which an employee can object. It also addressed cases where appointments were made at grades inconsistent with academic qualifications and the resulting legal implications.
The episode also examined the differences between regular promotions and exceptional promotions, the impact of time lapse on correcting administrative decisions, and which body is authorized to assess the severity of administrative errors. It further explored the topic of periodic allowances, their eligibility timelines, and the procedures that allow them to be withheld in certain cases, noting the principle of progressive disciplinary action.
In the second part of the episode, the discussion turned to annual performance evaluations and related grievance procedures. Al-Harami clarified the legal time frame for submitting a grievance and when it becomes permissible to resort to legal action. The episode also highlighted the debate over variations in evaluation scores within the same category and the distinction between appealing the type of evaluation rather than its specific numerical value.
Toward the end of the episode, the topic of resignation was addressed, including the conditions for its validity, the implications of submitting it, and whether an employee is obliged to continue working after its submission. The discussion also covered the scenario of an employee receiving a “poor” rating for two consecutive years and the possible actions that may be taken, without expanding on final disciplinary measures.
By Law is a new show that began airing on April 22, 2025. It is broadcast weekly every Tuesday at 9:00 PM. The show aims to promote legal awareness, educate the public on legal topics, and simplify legal concepts for audiences of all backgrounds. It also tackles major legal issues that affect people’s everyday lives.
