Employment Contracts - From Qualification to Documentation
Introduction
The traditional employment contract, in both its fixed-term and indefinite-term forms, is no longer the only way to hire employees. Contract types have evolved in response to economic development and changing market needs that differ from traditional employment contracts. To understand the various contracting methods for hiring workers in your organization, and because drafting employment contracts is of paramount importance, this article will highlight the main types of contracts and explain how to document them with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
History
Feb 2025
The sector
Employment & Labor Law

First: Solutions for Unconventional Contracts Not all establishments may need full-time employees, and some tasks require a temporary worker to perform them just once. Additionally, during certain times of the year, the need for employees to carry out seasonal work increases. Different types of employment contracts provide staffing solutions that every employer should be familiar with: • Qualification and Training Contracts: Contracts under which the employer commits to qualifying or training a person to work in a specific profession. These contracts often target university students and recent graduates. This contract must be in writing, specifying the profession to be trained for, the training phases, its duration, and the agreed-upon allowance. • Seasonal Employment Contract: The two parties agree for the worker to perform specific tasks during a set period defined in the contract, and the contract automatically expires when that period ends. This type of contract is common in establishments with activities related to specific religious, recreational, or other seasons. • Remote Work Contract: This contract is an agreement between the employer and the employee to perform their work outside the establishment's premises. The remote work contract can be permanent or temporary depending on the position to be filled. To document it, it must include details binding to both parties, such as working hours, required tasks, and other information. • Flexible Employment Contract: A contract where the worker is part-time, and their wages are calculated on an hourly basis. To be considered flexible work, the working hours in a single contract must be less than half of the approved working hours in the establishment. This type of contract is recommended to cover seasonal staffing needs and to perform certain tasks that do not require long-term or full-time contracts. This type of contract must be documented and cancelled through the flexible work portal. Second: Documenting Employment Contracts: Documenting contracts electronically is of great importance in preserving the rights of both parties, the worker and the employer. Documentation also ensures the legality of the contract, its compliance with conditions, and its inclusion of required clauses such as the agreed wage, type of work, and contract duration. The employer can document contracts in a few simple steps: • Log in to the Qiwa platform and select the contract documentation service. • Start filling out the personal data and contract details forms. You can add optional clauses that do not conflict with the standardized clauses. • The contract details are sent to the employee on their "Qiwa Individuals" account for review and approval. • The contract is documented as soon as it is accepted by the employee within 10 days of being sent.
In conclusion, employment contracts are among the most important documents that a business owner must draft and document. The clearer the contract is, and the more it protects the rights of its parties and covers all circumstances and conditions, the higher the employee's productivity will be, and the better the business will be able to avoid legal obstacles and contract-related disputes.