The new labor law, which has been amended by the shoura council recently, offers a range of incentives to both saudi and foreign workers in the private sector. Earlier, as per the arabic article 55 under saudi labor law if a saudi nationals contract had been extended for three 3 years renewed for 2 times, it would get the status of an unlimited employment contract. Saudi arabia labour law latest information for saudi arabia on. This article will discuss what could happen to you if you find yourself victim of termination of employment in saudi arabia and where you would stand according to saudi labor law and what you can do about it.
With 38 new amendments in saudi labor law effective from hijri year 1437, t he rules related to notice period, marriage leave, paternity leave, death of a relative, examination leave, sick leave, maternity leave, leave for iddah have changed in saudi arabia i have summarized all 38 new amendments to saudi labor law which have already been effective from hijri year 1437 below. New saudi labour law latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. With proof of purchase get a free epub version, suitable for reading on your smartphone or tablet. Employers in saudi arabia will not be allowed to keep employees expatriates iqama, health cards. The labour law pdf 38p this note describes the following details related labour law. New amendments or updates in saudi labor law 2015 9. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law. It not only the mistake of the employers that they are exploiting, but also the mistake of the employees as a majority of them. The reforms follow the saudi ministry of labors ongoing efforts to strike a balance between the creation of a dynamic marketplace for foreign businesses and protection and development of.
The arrest and deportation of 150,000 foreign workers in november 20 means that now more than ever employers and employees must familiarize themselves with saudi law. M46 issued on 05061436h date of adoption 05 april 2015 entry into force 24 october 2015 text versions arabic source. Men will be forbidden from entering these type of shops. Under saudi arabian law, the employment relationship between employer and employee is governed comprehensively by the labor and workmens law the labor law.
Regulations and procedures ministry of human resource. General definitions and principles, employment agreement, working conditions, holidays and vacations, safety and labour hygiene, labour inspection, apprenticeship and employment, workers and employers organizations, welfare services to workers, dispute settlement forums, high labour council and. New executive regulations of the ksa labour law al. M46 of 05061436 were published in the official gazette no. The labor new rule and regulation adopted by the council of the ministers, dated on h 03061436, and which will come into effect on h 05011437 aims to organize the labor market in k. What are the rights of expatriates under the saudi labor law. Overview of workers rights in saudi arabia the ministry of labor and social development is the main. Such shops have 12 months to employ saudi women, with failure to. Saudi labor law saudi arabia labor law 2015 labor law. Understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia background understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia is important for any business operating in, or seeking to enter, the saudi market. Previously, we talked about the employment contract as described under the saudi labor law.
Governmental and public organization employees including those workers in pastures. In early 2015, the saudi arabian ministry of labor announced an overhaul of the labor law that would include 38 amendments the amendments to its statutory provisions. Ministry of labor, kingdom of saudi arabia, accessed. It increases annual leave from 15 to 21 days and to 30 days for.
Gulf cooperation council gcc labour law expert luke tapp of pinsent masons, the law firm behind said. It has been found lot of expatriates are being exploited by their employers. The new implementing regulations to the saudi arabian. The deputy minister for labor affairs shall prepare, within a maximum period of 180 days prior to the end of the year, a comprehensive annual report on the inspection activity in the kingdom, addressing all matters relating to the ministrys control over the. The above translation is that provided by the saudi ministry of labor and social development. The amendments include a table of labour law violations corresponding penalties, some which are new or updated with increased fines. This new version contains a translation of the new domestic servants law.
With multiple short case studies, exercises and facilitated discussions of real life experiences, this course aims to share a wealth of practical tools and methodologies in how to apply the saudi labour law policy and to recognise the new saudi rules in order to avoid any discrepancy of the law implementation among their organisation. This involves making sure that they receive fair compensation in a timely manner. The expatriate levy should be paid in full annually when obtaining the new saudi arabian work permit or renewing the current iqama for the employee. Newly updated november 20, this bestselling handbook on saudi labor law is full of critical information for the new saudi employee or the employer who seeks to recruit staff for the kingdom. Type of change text the new version impactchange 5 partial deletion this law is applicable on the following. The recruitment offices may facilitate the recruitment of nonsaudi workers including domestic workers from abroad. In todays article, we provide an overview of workers rights, based on the saudi labor law. Saudis minister of labour and social development has issued a ministerial order revising the labour laws executive regulations. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law regulations. Definitions article 1 this law shall be called the labor law. In the beginning of the hijri year 1437, mol made 38 amendments in saudi labor law. Working hours as per saudi labor law march 6, 20 11 comments in labour law, uncategorized by saudiexpert many a times, it happens that an employer is tasking the employee more hours than allowed by the saudi arabian labor law.
Article 2 the following terms and phrases, whenever mentioned in this law, shall have the meanings expressed next to them, unless the context requires otherwise. Events, the state of kuwait has enacted the new law decree no. Article 77 of saudi labor law good for expats but bad. In accordance with article 401 of the saudi arabia labor law, employer s will remain liable for payment of all fees associated with the employees work and residency authorizations. Understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia. Changes to the saudi arabian labor laws, april 2016 the new amendments to the saudi arabian labor laws initially announced in a royal decree no. Regulation of the national childrens hospitality centers. New changes in saudi labor laws in 2019 saudi expatriate. The introduction of the new saudi labour laws reflects the growing trend within the gcc of national authorities seeking to update their labour laws to provide more protection to employees around key issues such as working hours. Pay and conditions agreed within your contract should be set in concrete and you are able to enforce them legally. With the kafala system abolished, the ministry of administrative development, labour and social affairs made sure of implementing the provision of law no. Labour law state of qatar we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. It also involves knowing your rights, and asserting these when necessary.
Hfw changes to the saudi arabian labor laws, april 2016. We set out below a summary of some of the key areas that have undergone amendments. M51 issuing the saudi labor law as amended by royal decree no. All that is given to the worker for his work by virtue of a written or unwritten work contract regardless of the kind of wage or its method of payment, in addition to periodic increments. The reforms follow the saudi ministry of labors ongoing efforts to strike a balance between the creation of a. Saudiexpatriates all updates on saudi vision 2030, iqama, visa, jawazat, ministry of labor, interior, saudi rules and government services for expats in saudi arabia. M46 of 05051436h came into force on 18 october 2015. Bahrain, kuwait, oman, qatar, saudi arabia, and the united arab emirates. The amendments to the saudi labour royal decree no. New saudi labour law blogs, comments and archive news on. There have been many changes to saudi labor law in the year 2019. Today, we are going to discuss another important subject. Saudiexpatriates is a blog of updated information in bulk for foreigners who are staying in saudi arabia or who are keen to visit saudi. Date of issuance 23 8 1426 date of publication 25 9 1426.
Labor ministry and the council of ministers approved 38 amendments updates in new saudi arabia labor law on march 2015, which is effected after 6 months of the approval, that is from october 2015. This law shall be published in the official gazette and shall come into effect one hundred eighty days after the date of its publication. Saudi labor law 2015 the 38 amendments click here expatriate and local workers, and their employers, alike are now covered new labor laws in the kingdom of saudi arabia. The labor law also regulates dispute resolution and. The labor law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as, recruitment, employment of nonsaudi personnel, employment contracts, termination of employment, and working conditions. New amendments or updates in saudi labor law 2015 i am. It has been announced by the ministry of labour that these will be implemented six months after the date of its publication and therefore it is expected that these will be implemented on the 24 october 2015. The labour law in the kingdom of saudi arabia has always been supplemented by secondary legislation. Article 77 of saudi labor law talks about the compensation in case of termination of contract due to invalid reasons.
Given that the current form of the ksa labour law was issued in 2005 which is relatively recent, the fact that the kingdom has continued to look at amending the law, culminating in the most. The most significant of these, the executive regulations promulgated by ministerial resolution no. Employment april 2016 changes to the saudi arabian. Before going into details, it is important to understand what is. The ministry of labor of saudi arabia announced an overhaul of the labor law that would include 38 amendments to its statutory provisions. According to the new rules, only women may work in lingerie and cosmetic stores. The law also prohibits the deduction of wages, except in certain conditions. Under the amended law, now this has to be extended for four 4 years successfully renewed for consecutive 3 times. Saudi arabias labor ministry issued new laws affecting women at the workplace, on sunday. An employment contract binding an employer and an employee against of specific wagesalary. The kingdom upholds the rights of employees, including expats. The new amendments to the saudi arabian labor laws initially announced in a royal decree no. A and increase its efficiency and productivity in a manner that achieves the national developmental economic mobility.
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