Hamza Ajaj

Biography

Hamza Ajaj is an Associate in the Employment and Incentives team based in Saudi Arabia, advising on the full spectrum of employment law matters throughout the employment life cycle. He supports both local and international clients across a range of industries, providing strategic and practical guidance on recruitment practices, performance and absence management, disciplinary investigations, termination procedures, post-termination restrictions, and the calculation of entitlements and End-of-Service Benefits. Hamza regularly advises on Saudization compliance, immigration and sponsorship regulations, WPS and GOSI adherence, and conducts sensitive workplace investigations involving allegations of behavioral abuse or discrimination. He also provides legal support on employment issues arising in the sports sector, with experience advising on workforce and regulatory matters affecting sports entities operating in the Kingdom.

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Recent Experience

• Advising multinational companies on compliance with Saudi Labour Law, including workplace investigations, immigration, performance management, termination, EOSB, and Saudisation.
• Drafting and attesting Internal Work Regulations with the MHRSD for major companies in KSA, including tailored legal amendments.
• Advising football federations and sports bodies on employment disputes, structuring, compliance, and workforce matters within the sports sector.