It also stipulates the terms and conditions for entering, ending or terminating the work agreement. Employer has to bear the airfare of the workers from home country to saudi arabia. However, only a few of us know the saudi labor law for expatriate s passport. M51, 23 shaban 1426 27 september 2005 disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. The most significant of these, the executive regulations promulgated by ministerial resolution no. Therefore, in this article, we have elaborated in a simplified manner the number and type of leaves according to saudi labor law. In addition, saudi arabia should seek to create a supportive environment that encourages the design of programs to emphasize the positive role of saudi women in the labor market and introduce women to senior. All of us know that employers in saudi arabia hold the passports of their employees who are under his sponsorship. The second pillar is the implementing regulations of. Termination of contract under article 74 of saudi 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. Saudiexpatriates is a blog of updated information in bulk for foreigners who are staying in saudi arabia or who are keen to visit saudi. Here you can find information pertaining to the united arab emirates labor law both in the private sector and public sector as promulgated by the ministry of labour. The ministry of labor and social development mlsd updated labor law regulations to protect employee rights in the kingdom.
The government of saudi arabia provides equal opportunities to its citizen as well expats to develop the country. New executive regulations of the ksa labour law al tamimi. The new amendments to the saudi arabian labor laws initially announced in a royal decree no. A worker will lose his afterservice benefits if he physically. The language of the amendment is poorly drafted, but it seems to require the employer and employee to come together at the end of the initial 90 days probation.
Article 35 the rules which govern the saudi arabian nationality shall be defined by the law. If you are a legitimate employee and employer asks for the abovementioned expenses, you can bring him to the court. A matter of vital importance to the foreign workers is that, before they can participate in any work, they need to obtain from the ministry of labor a work permit, according to article 33 of the labor law. This page will be continuously updated to communicate any new advancements to the uae labor law.
Pay and conditions agreed within your contract should be set in concrete and you are able to enforce them legally through saudi labor law and by taking your employer to the courts. Find answers to your questions in the saudi arabia forum. Uae labour law uae labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only pdf download as pdf file. What are the rights of expatriates under the saudi labor law. Overtime as per saudi labor law march 6, 20 14 comments in labour law, uncategorized by saudiexpert in continuation of our series on creating awareness about saudi labor law, in this article we present you the relevant. This article briefs on the rights of expatriates under the saudi labour law.
The awareness of these laws for expatriates is really beneficial many cases are registered against companies who brain wash employees and dont gave them the leaves which they have to be given. Employees entitled for leaves as per saudi labor law saudi. Saudi arabia labor law new 38 amendments 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. Register an global news website covers the latest and breaking news of saudi arabia and the world all the time, with politics, business, technology, life, opinion and sports news free pdf ebooks users guide, manuals, sheets about saudi arabia labour law 20 pdf ready for download. Apr 25, 2020 originally, articles 53 and 54 taken together limited an employees probation period to 90 days, with the exception that an employer who assigns an employee to different job responsibilities could place the employee on an additional 90 days probation period as long as both parties agreed in writing to such additional period. If is is written in arabic, ask for it to be translated to english the maximum number of working hours in saudi arabia is 48 hours week.
The english version of this document is for guidance only. Welcome to my channel vichaar yaara and today i have uploaded a video new saudi labour law amendments for 2019 where many changes has been done by the saudi ministries for the expats so you should. January 12, 2012 99 comments in labour law by saudiexpert the ministry of labor has establish labor offices through out the kingdom to cater to worker and employers and settlement of disputes. The new implementing regulations to the saudi arabian. Recruitment expenditure the employer is not permitted to demand from the workers to bear the expenditure that is relevant to his recruitment, and fees related to other issues such as renewal of iqama residence permit, work licence, the fees due to delay in renewal. The time during which the employee would be available for the service of the employer but it does include rest periods. Basic information about the work contract based on the saudi labor law, here are the basics of an employment contract. Governmental and public organization employees including those workers in pastures. 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. Labour laws and violations of expatriates in saudi arabia employer and employee relations in saudi arabia are regulated by the labor laws which look after the interest of both the parties. The labor law applies to both saudinational workers as well as foreign workers. Rights of expatriate employees under saudi labor law. Workers of agricultural firms that process their own products. New changes in saudi labor laws in 2019 saudi expatriate.
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. Type of change text the new version impactchange 5 partial deletion this law is applicable on the following. Protection from unjustified restraint article 36 the state shall ensure the security of all its citizens and expatriates living within its domains. Rights for expatriates under saudi labor law life in. Saudi labor law is to a large extent employee friendly, although it can be a bit complex. It also involves knowing your rights, and asserting these when necessary.
Probationary period articles 53 and 54 according to saudi. M46 of 05051436h came into force on 18 october 2015. List of labor offices in saudi arabia with contact details. Executive summary the saudi arabia ministry of labor and social development has published a ministerial resolution raising the expatriate levy on all employers. End of service benefits gratuity calculation in saudi. The civil and commercial procedure law promulgated by virtue of law no. Saudi labor law updated 2017 overview of ksa labor. The new changes in regulation are preventing employers from keeping iqama, passports or medical insurance cards for their workers. Public joint stock company advised on the legal status of its employees and the law governing the employment relationship. Employees entitled for leaves as per saudi labor law. In this article, we have explained all the relevant provisions of the saudi labor law for expatriates. The main reason most employees consult it is to obtain information about terminating an employment.
If something is clearly stated in your contract the arabic version not the english or any other language version then you will win and your. Right to have iqama residence permit as per article 40. Once my uncle was unfairly terminated, i wrote an email on his behalf giving references to different articles of. Employers in saudi arabia will not be allowed to keep employees expatriates iqama, health cards, passports as reported by saudi local media extension of fine payment for companies for any company violations, companies will have to correct their violations within 10 days of time period instead of 30 days and all the fines must be paid within a time period of 60 days instead of 15 days. The arabic text is the official text that has legal force. Leave and holidays as per saudi labor law ksaexpats. It has been found lot of expatriates are being exploited by their employers. The labour law in the kingdom of saudi arabia has always been supplemented by secondary legislation. Any dispute between the employer and the employee if connected with the recruitment of the employee or the terms of his service or conditions of his work. Download qatar labor law pdf download download the permanent constitution of the state of qatar download download government hr law no. According to the revised table, employers violating the labor. According to the minister for labor and social development, ahmed suleiman alrajhi, the following are the amendments to saudi labor law in 2019.
The act of holding passports of employees by kafeel is illegal. Terminated contract under saudi labor law article 80 saudi arabia forum. The kingdom of bahrain is a preferred destination for both skilled and qualified expatriates, who are attracted by its openness to the world cultures and taxfree environment, among others. Being an expatriate, you should know your rights given by saudi labor law to avoid unfair treatment or termination by employers. Qatar to enforce ban on labour accommodation in family areas gallery. Definitions article 1 this law shall be called the labor law. By the end of your probation period, you have the right to ask for a proper contract. Aug, 2019 according to the minister for labor and social development, ahmed suleiman alrajhi, the following are the amendments to saudi labor law in 2019. Rights for expatriates under saudi labor law life in saudi. Saudi arabian latest labor laws and amendments in case of leave, holidays, vacation of workers and employees. Expatriates who are coming to the kingdom of bahrain to take up any employment need to.
In todays article, we provide an overview of workers rights, based on the saudi labor law. The labour law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as recruitment, employment of saudi and nonsaudi. Workers who operate or repair agricultural machineries on a permanent basis. Iqama is the permit to live in saudi arabia and you need to keep it with you all the time. Jan 12, 2012 list of labor offices in saudi arabia with contact details. Overview of workers rights in saudi arabia the ministry of labor and social development is the main agency that administers workers policies in the kingdom. Rules of military service shall be spelled out by the law. According to the saudi labor law, an expat worker is eligible to get an annual leave of 21 days if the worker is completed one year of service and he will be eligible to get 30 days annual leave after 5 years of continuous service with the same employer medical leave.
Saudi expatriates is a blog of updated information in bulk for foreigners who are staying in saudi arabia or who are keen to visit saudi. If the contract is renewed for two consecutive terms or if the original contract. If your employer asks to extend your probation period, do not accept his offer as this is against the law. Saudi arabias constitution of 1992 with amendments. Job discussion forums view topic ministry of labor. If the employer is unable to run the business in person, he shall designate a. Jul 03, 2018 employer has to bear the airfare of the workers from home country to saudi arabia. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted. Article 53 as amended states that the 90 days probation period may be extended by an additional 90 days simply with the written agreement of both parties. The reforms follow the saudi ministry of labor s ongoing efforts to strike a balance between the creation of a dynamic marketplace for foreign businesses and protection and development of the local workforce. Jan 19, 2019 welcome to my channel vichaar yaara and today i have uploaded a video new saudi labour law amendments for 2019 where many changes has been done by the saudi ministries for the expats so you should. Every employee working in saudi arabia has a day come in his life when heshe leave the company and in response company pay him his end of service benefitsesb. One of the most controversial issues was labor rights and contracts.
Apr 25, 2020 it has been noticed that many employees working in saudi arabia are not aware of their leaves, which they are entitled as per saudi labor law. Mar 06, 20 overtime as per saudi labor law march 6, 20 14 comments in labour law, uncategorized by saudiexpert in continuation of our series on creating awareness about saudi labor law, in this article we present you the relevant portion of saudi labor law regarding overtime. Womens employment in saudi arabia a major challenge. Entering an employment contract the contract should be written in duplicates, one copy each for the employer and employee.
An employment contract binding an employer and an employee against of specific wagesalary. Article 40 1 of the saudi labor law the right to iqama. The benefits also called gratuity pr termination benefits and calculation of these benefits is a top issue for every employee due to many different laws which govern the calculation of. Any contract under which any person undertakes to work for the account of an employer under the latters direction or control in consideration of a wage. Employer must bear all the iqama expenses and also if you dont get iqama within 3 months you can transfer your sponsorship or search for another job. This english translation of the regulations is for general information only. Qatars labour ministry shuts down 15 recruitment agencies.
The issue of foreign labor in saudi arabia is now one that touches all corners of the globe. Saudiexpatriates all updates on saudi vision 2030, iqama, visa, jawazat, ministry of labor, interior, saudi rules and government services for expats in saudi arabia. The labour law applies to all employers and employees in saudi arabia, except. It not only the mistake of the employers that they are exploiting, but also the mistake of the employees as a majority of them do not know their rights under the saudi labor law. Welcome to the united arab emirates labor law website. Understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia.
Saudi arabia employer update 2017 paul hastings llp. Jan 02, 2019 leave as per saudi labor law annual leave. Terminated contract under saudi labor law article 80. The kingdoms employment legislative framework is based on the twin pillars of the labour law approved by royal decree m51 in 2005, as amended and the implementing regulations of the labour law. However, due to lack of knowledge of the law, employees are unable to attain the benefits from it. The new resolution came into effect on 1 january 2018 and will require employers with an expatriate workforce that does not exceed saudi national employees to start. Qatar labour law changes a sham, says trade union ituc. The decision, approved by minister of labor and social development, ali alghafees, has been formulated in view of the current changes and developments in the labor market. Ministry of labor and social development seeks to achieve the objectives of the national transformation program 2020 based on saudi vision 2030. New amendments in saudi labor law 2019 important updates.
Leaves in saudi labour law annual sick arabian gulf life. 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. Saudi labor laws and violations of expats in saudi arabia. The legal regime regulating employment in the kingdom may be seen as relatively employeefriendly and, in some key aspects, such as. Read saudi labour law pdf or download saudi labour law pdf. Saudi arabias constitution of 1992 with amendments through 2005.
Workers of agricultural and pastoral firms that employ ten or more workers. Nov 05, 2015 saudi expatriates is a blog of updated information in bulk for foreigners who are staying in saudi arabia or who are keen to visit saudi. This new version contains a translation of the new domestic servants law. In case of multiple partners or managers in the firm, one of them, from among those residing at the place of work, shall be nominated to represent the employer and be liable for any violation of the. According to the saudi labor law, an expat worker is eligible to get an annual leave of 21 days if the worker is completed one year of service and he will be eligible to get 30 days annual leave after 5 years of continuous service with the same employer.
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