خبير قانون عمل: استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في شغلك مو مخالفة، لكن تسريب أسرار العمل ممكن ينهي عقدكSaudi labour law expert: using AI at work isn't a violation, but leaking work secrets into it can end your contract

Labour law and HR expert Dr Khalid Khayyat told Okaz that an employee using AI apps to do their job is not a violation of the rules in itself. But it can lead to disciplinary action if it breaks the employer's instructions, and it can go as far as contract termination if work secrets are disclosed.

He said whether use is allowed depends on the Saudi Labour Law, the employment contract, the employer's instructions and the company's policies. Article 65 of the Labour Law requires employees to do their work according to professional standards and follow their employer's instructions, as long as these don't conflict with the contract, the law or public morals.

Even when an employer approves these apps, the employee still has to review what the AI produces and check its accuracy before relying on it. An employer's silence alone does not prove approval, and the lack of a written policy does not mean use is unrestricted, so if things are unclear, ask your employer. If a company explicitly bans these apps, breaking that ban is a breach of job duties that can lead to disciplinary action or dismissal, even if the aim was to get work done faster.

Khayyat warned against entering company secrets and client information into apps the employer hasn't approved, because they could leak. He noted that Article 80 of the Labour Law allows a contract to be terminated for disclosing the employer's industrial or commercial secrets, provided the legal conditions are met. He urged companies to write clear policies listing allowed and banned apps, confidentiality and data protection rules, and to train staff on safe use.