Human resources
Overtime approval template
Reviewed against the Labour Law — Regulator: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Last reviewed: 6 November 2026
This template follows the law of Saudi Arabia, not the law of the United States or any other country. Naming the regulator identifies the law that applies; it does not mean the regulator approved this template. This is a general template and does not replace advice on your own case.
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Overtime Approval Request
Date: Date
Department Manager
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please approve overtime for Employee Name of Number of Hours hours from Start Date to End Date, to complete Overtime Reason.
Overtime is paid under the Labour Law: the hourly wage plus 50% of the basic wage.
Yours faithfully,
Requested By: Requested By
Signature: Signature
Manager Approval: Manager Approval