That you received bonus regularly for five years sets a legally-binding precedent as an established and gained right. Saudi Labor Court has upheld this. If an annual bonus has been disbursed for three consecutive years, it becomes an established right even if it is not stated in the contract. Additionally, these bonuses are to be included in your end-of-service calculation. Explain to your employer that according to the law, you are to be paid your 2007-2008 bonus, and that these bonuses are to be included in your end-of-service benefit calculation. If your employer doesn’t listen to reason, complain to the Labor Office.

They are not entitled to them while on vacation if they are provided these benefits in kind, such as food in the company restaurant, housing paid directly to the landlord by the company or transportation by company car. Airfare to any destination is not given automatically during vacation. It has to be expressly agreed upon in the contract.