{"id":9080,"date":"2026-10-19T02:40:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T23:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/absconding-report-saudi-arabia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T02:48:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T23:48:45","slug":"absconding-report-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/absconding-report-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Absconding (Huroob) Report in Saudi Arabia: The 60-Day Period and the Worker&#8217;s Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.usus-tbl{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:760px;margin:12px 0 20px;font-size:15px}.usus-tbl th{background:#f4eff9;color:#2A124A;font-weight:700;text-align:right;padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #C9A227}.usus-tbl td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5ddec;vertical-align:top}<\/style>\n<div dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>An &#8220;absconding report&#8221; (huroob), officially now a <strong>report of absence from work<\/strong>, is filed online by an employer when a worker stops coming to work. Its effect can be severe: if the grace period passes with no transfer or final exit, the worker&#8217;s status becomes &#8220;absent from work&#8221;. The question thousands search for: can it be cancelled, and what can a worker do if the report is unfair?<\/p>\n<h2>What happens after the report<\/h2>\n<p>As the Ministry of Human Resources has explained through its official customer-care account: after a report of absence is filed, the worker has a <strong>60-day grace period<\/strong> to transfer to a new employer or take final exit. If the period ends with no action, his status changes to &#8220;absent from work&#8221;, and the report can no longer be cancelled.<\/p>\n<table class=\"usus-tbl\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stage<\/th>\n<th>Worker&#8217;s status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Right after the report<\/td>\n<td>The 60-day period begins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>During the period<\/td>\n<td>Transfer of service or final exit is possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>After the period with no action<\/td>\n<td>&#8220;Absent from work&#8221;; the report cannot be cancelled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Domestic workers follow different rules through the Musaned platform. Periods and conditions change by ministerial decision, so check Qiwa or Musaned before acting.<\/p>\n<h2>If the report is malicious<\/h2>\n<p>Some reports are filed to pressure a worker into giving up wages or end-of-service pay. The worker can:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prove he did not abscond:<\/strong> attendance records, messages with the employer, colleagues&#8217; statements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File a labour claim<\/strong> for unpaid wages and end-of-service benefits. See <a href=\"https:\/\/ususlawfirm.com\/en\/service\/labor-cases\/\">labour cases<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim compensation:<\/strong> anyone harmed by a malicious accusation may claim compensation (Article 215 of the Criminal Procedure Law).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>For employers<\/h2>\n<p>File the report only for a genuine absence, after documented attempts to reach the worker, and with proof that wages are paid up to the date of absence. A report used to settle a wage dispute can turn against the employer in a labour case.<\/p>\n<h2>Common mistakes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Waiting out the 60 days hoping the employer will cancel.<\/li>\n<li>Paying anyone who promises to &#8220;remove&#8221; the report outside official platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Working for someone else without a transfer of service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How do I cancel an absconding (huroob) report?<\/h3>\n<p>Within the 60-day period after the report, the worker can transfer service or take final exit. After it ends with no action, the status becomes &#8220;absent from work&#8221; and the report cannot be cancelled, according to the Ministry of Human Resources. Check Qiwa for current details.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does a worker have after a report of absence?<\/h3>\n<p>60 days to transfer service or take final exit, according to the Ministry of Human Resources.<\/p>\n<h3>My employer filed a false report. What can I do?<\/h3>\n<p>Gather proof you did not abscond, claim your dues in a labour case, and claim compensation for a malicious accusation (Article 215 of the Criminal Procedure Law).<\/p>\n<h3>Do domestic workers have the same rules?<\/h3>\n<p>No, they follow different rules through Musaned.<\/p>\n<h2>Facing an absconding report?<\/h2>\n<p>Usus Law Firm handles absence reports, labour claims and compensation for malicious reports, in Riyadh and Tabuk, in English and Arabic.<\/p>\n<p><em>Articles cited are from the Law of Criminal Procedure (Royal Decree M\/2 of 22\/1\/1435H); the absence-report periods are as explained by the Ministry of Human Resources and may change. Always check the current official text.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#6a6178;border-top:1px solid #e6ddd0;padding-top:10px;margin-top:16px\"><em>This article is general legal information and is not a substitute for advice on your specific case. 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