The latest articles on DEV Community by abdulrasheed jamali (@abdulrasheed_jamali_399d2). https://dev.to/abdulrasheed_jamali_399d2 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4002314%2Fd8e1d0e9-ac43-4836-95e5-ff4b4a8952de.png https://dev.to/abdulrasheed_jamali_399d2 en abdulrasheed jamali Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:14:43 +0000 https://dev.to/abdulrasheed_jamali_399d2/-i-built-hsb-mkf-nhy-lkhdm-an-end-of-service-benefits-calculator-for-saudi-employees-4in5 https://dev.to/abdulrasheed_jamali_399d2/-i-built-hsb-mkf-nhy-lkhdm-an-end-of-service-benefits-calculator-for-saudi-employees-4in5 <h2> The Problem </h2> <p>If you're working in Saudi Arabia and wondering what your end-of-service benefits actually amount to, you're not alone. Many employees are unclear about their entitlements under the Saudi Labor Law, and calculating it manually is tedious and error-prone. There's no quick, accessible tool that gives you an instant estimate based on your specific situation — whether you're resigning, getting laid off, or having your contract terminated.</p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p>I created <strong>حاسبة مكافأة نهاية الخدمة</strong> (End-of-Service Benefits Calculator) — a free Android app that helps Saudi employees estimate their benefits in seconds. Input your basic salary, years of service, and reason for separation, and get an instant calculation based on Saudi Labor Law rules.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamali.app01" rel="noopener noreferrer">Download on Google Play</a></strong></p> <h2> How It Works </h2> <p>The calculator implements the official rules from the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>First 5 years</strong>: Half the monthly salary per year</li> <li> <strong>After 5 years</strong>: Full monthly salary per year</li> <li>Different multipliers apply depending on whether you resigned (33%-100% based on tenure) or were terminated (100%)</li> </ul> <p>The key technical decision was building fractional month support — most people don't work exact year increments, so the app calculates partial months proportionally. I also made sure the calculations are transparent and match the official documentation exactly, with clear breakdowns showing how the final number was derived.</p> <h2> What's Next </h2> <p>I'd love feedback from anyone who's used the app or knows the Saudi labor system well. Are there edge cases I'm missing? Should I add features like salary projections or comparison tools? The app is intentionally simple now, but I'm open to expanding it based on what actual users need.</p> <p><strong>Important disclaimer</strong>: This is a guideline calculator only, not a legal reference. For official calculations, always check with your employer or the MHRSD directly.</p> android career showdev sideprojects