Sometimes I wonder why some employees might be courteous and supportive of their colleagues when checking in and leaving work. Some may think that it is just a simple aid, but did you know that this act may have serious legal consequences? When the lawyer Khaled Al-Youssef, who is one of the well-known faces in the legal field, speaks, we listen seriously. He emphasized in his statements that this act, which may seem simple to many, is in fact a criminal offence. Those involved may be subject to a penalty of up to three months in prison and a fine of up to 30,000 riyals, or one of these two penalties.
Article 16 of the Penal Code for Combating Forgery is not limited to specifying paper forgery only. It also includes electronic forgery, which is becoming more common in our time. Therefore, forging a colleague’s electronic attendance, or even using a forged electronic signature, is prohibited by law because it is very important that we understand the seriousness of this act, even if it is a good intention or an attempt to help. The law does not consider intentions, but actions. Doing so may result in job loss or legal liability.
These simple courtesies weren’t priceless in the past, and they won’t be in the future. So we have to deal with this matter seriously and realistically. The law is clear, the consequences are harsh, and job security is the duty of every employee who must respect and abide by it.
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2023-09-07 09:19:26
