Some teachers receive a residencework visa prior to arrival, which is followed by an iqama or residence card after arrival. 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. Saudis minister of labour and social development has issued a ministerial order revising the labour laws executive regulations. The new implementing regulations to the saudi arabian. 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. Saudi arabia recently published a new bankruptcy law. New executive regulations of the ksa labour law al tamimi.
The arabic text is the official text that has legal force. Its interpretation by judges in saudi arabia is influenced by the medieval texts of the literalist hanbali school of islamic jurisprudence. 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. This maintains a healthy and sustainable work system. The second pillar is the implementing regulations of the labor law. This permit is now officially known as a muqeem, but the old term persists. Saudi labor law updated 2017 overview of ksa labor laws. Amendments to article 77 of labor law include compensation of. 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. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law regulations. Egypts government services portal laws and constitution. Jan 15, 2019 as per the new changes in saudi labor law 2019 an employee can be fired without even receiving his end of service benefits esb in the following conditions.
Saudi labor law english version free download as word doc. Under saudi arabian law, the employment relationship between employer and employee is governed comprehensively by the labor and workmens law the labor law. Labor and workmen law the embassy of the kingdom of saudi. 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. The new changes in regulation are preventing employers from keeping iqama, passports or medical insurance cards for their workers. Article 55 of the labor law states that a fixedterm contract terminates upon the expiration of its term. The labour law in the kingdom of saudi arabia has always been supplemented by secondary legislation. 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. Also our thanks to my long time colleague and friend mr.
The labor law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as, recruitment, employment of nonsaudi personnel, employment contracts, termination of employment, and working conditions. A threemonth ban on working under the sun between noon and 3 p. The legal system of saudi arabia is based on sharia, islamic law derived from the quran and the sunnah the traditions of the islamic prophet muhammad. By innovationsa on february 8, 2018 in news the ministry of labor and social development mlsd updated labor law regulations to protect employee rights in the kingdom. Saudi labor laws and violations of expats in saudi arabia.
The new labor law nll in saudi arabia was updated to not require an noc from the exemployer to allow you to enter the country and work for another employer. Labor law chapter iv contract article 12 the worker shall be employed by virtue of a contract, verbal or in writing, comprising in particular the start date of appointment, wage agreed upon, term of. The new implementing regulations to the saudi arabian labor. In a previous article, we talked about policies on wages, as prescribed under the saudi labor law. This new version contains a translation of the new domestic servants law. Workers of agricultural and pastoral firms that employ ten or more workers. According to the minister for labor and social development, ahmed suleiman alrajhi, the following are the amendments to saudi labor law in 2019. Jun 20, 2016 the saudi legal system is based on sharia law. New executive regulations of the ksa labour law al. 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.
The english version of this document is for guidance only. Labor ministry limits work hours under sun arab news. However, it is important to mention here that under article 81 2 of saudi labor law, you need to resign within the probation period. Ministry of labor and social development seeks to achieve the objectives of the national transformation program 2020 based on saudi vision 2030. 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. The resolution is aimed at regulating and in so far as possible limiting the collective termination of ksa nationals by reason of redundancy. Also, you can view the labor law in the bureau of experts at the council of ministers by clicking here. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. According to the new regulations, a fine of sr 10,000 will be imposed on employers who allow a nonsaudi employee to work in a profession other than listed in his work permit. A worker will lose his afterservice benefits if he physically. Any worker who is absent to work for more than 15 days long leave at a stretch or who will take a total of 30 days of absense in a year. Saudi labor law english version employment working time. Aramco for their laudable effort in the translation of the new saudi labor law to english language. M46 of 05061436 were published in the official gazette no.
The labour law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as recruitment, employment of saudi and nonsaudi. Amendments to article 77 of labor law include compensation. The government of saudi arabia provides equal opportunities to its citizen as well expats to develop the country. It also includes an essential part of your employment. Today, we are going to focus on working periods regular hours, overtime hours, and their corresponding wages. Workers who work in agriculture and operating of agricultural machinery have.
An industrial relations dispute is a difference of opinion resulting in a dispute between employers or an association of employers with workerslabourers or trade unions due to a disagreement on rights, conflicting interests, a dispute over termination of employment, or a dispute among trade unions. Employees may terminate their contract by resigning and an employer may terminate the contract by dismissing an employee. This guide to law online saudi arabia contains a selection of saudi arabian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Saudi arabia labour law latest information for saudi arabia on. The amendments to the saudi labour royal decree no. Labor cases in saudi arabia are not uncommon and not all employers follow saudi labor law. The labour law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as recruitment, employment of saudi and non saudi. Resignation without notice article 81 of saudi 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. Article 77 of saudi labor law good for expats but bad for. Francis oca in providing me the copy of the above new saudi labor law english translation in pdf file in which the undersigned converted it to a word file for easy reference to all our. The most significant of these, the executive regulations promulgated by ministerial resolution no. Sharia or islamic law, the primary source of law in modern saudi arabia, was developed gradually by muslim judges and scholars between the seventh and tenth centuries. Act no 14 of 1970 on principal provisions of judiciary power state gazette no. This english translation of the regulations is for general information only. The employment relationship between employers and employees is governed primarily by the labour law royal decree m51 23 shaban 1426september 27. Under this act, the following definitions shall apply. If your employer asks to extend your probation period, do not accept his offer as this is against the law. Employees working in saudi arabia are entitled to certain privileges regarding vacations from work and public holidays. Original text, 2009, ministry of labour, saudi arabia, 120 p. An employment contract binding an employer and an employee against of specific wagesalary. Issuing or renewing work licenses for foreign establishment, which is the approval of the ministry of labor to work in the saudi market, which is one of the requirements for issuance or renewal of residence permits for the worker by the passport general department.
The amendments include a table of labour law violations corresponding penalties, some which are new or updated with increased fines. Article 12 of the labor law sets out that every employer who employs ten or more workers must prepare internal regulations that the firm will be. It also involves knowing your rights, and asserting these when necessary. Saudi arabia labour law login register for jobs jobs by country. Expatriates having assignments in saudi arabia for not more than 2 months. Accordingly, it firstly discusses the importance of english law in international business practice and then briefly presents its current use in the middle east in general, and in saudi arabia in. Ksa employment labour law copy middle east middle east.
Saudi arabia news latest saudi arabia newspapers arab news. Workers who operate or repair agricultural machineries on a permanent basis. Termination of contract as per saudi labor law ksaexpats. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law. A and increase its efficiency and productivity in a manner that achieves the national developmental economic mobility. 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. The shoura council will discuss monday amendments to the article 77 of the labor law, which contains clauses harmful to the interests of workers. Saudi labor law updated 2017 overview of ksa labor.
While working in saudi arabia, your employment contract indicates your job description, salary, and other details. In todays article, we provide an overview of workers rights, based on the saudi labor law. By the end of your probation period, you have the right to ask for a proper contract. Type of change text the new version impactchange 5 partial deletion this law is applicable on the following. Kingdom of saudi arabia capital market authority regulatory rules and procedures issued pursuant to the companies law relating to listed joint stock companies english translation of the official arabic text issued by the board of the capital market authority pursuant to resolution no. 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 labor new rule and regulation adopted by the council of the. Definitions article 1 this law shall be called the labor law. The new amendments to the saudi arabian labor laws initially announced in a royal decree no. The labor rule and regulation also determines in a professional precise manner the relationship between the mlsd and the sister establishments, all the beneficiaries and customers in a way that achieves the positive reflections on the labor market future, increasing the support pertaining to the nationalization of saudi human resources, boosting its presence in the saudi labor market in a stable safe productive working environment. 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. This is the latest development of a string of reforms under vision 2030 to further encourage the participation of foreign and domestic investors by structuring the business legal framework. 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.
New changes in saudi labor laws in 2019 saudi expatriate. 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. Labor law chapter iv contract article 12 the worker shall be employed by virtue of a contract, verbal or in writing, comprising in particular the start date of appointment, wage agreed upon, term of the contract, if it is a. Understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia. Read saudi arabia newspapers including saudi arabia economy top stories and breaking saudi news online.
The sources of sharia also include islamic scholarly consensus developed after muhammads death. The amendments have been proposed by some council members. Workers of agricultural firms that process their own products. Regulatory rules and procedures issued pursuant to new. My company is opening up an office in ksa and i have been asked to study the labour law so we can start to create the employment contract for. Article 77 of saudi labor law good for expats but bad for saudis in the beginning of the hijri year 1437, mol made 38 amendments in saudi labor law.
The councils committee on social affairs, family and youth has found that the private sector exploited the article 77 for. Article 2 the following terms and phrases, whenever mentioned in this law, shall have the meanings expressed. Title two employment of workers and youth and women labour title three employment contracts, records and wages title four working hours and leaves title five safety, protection health and social care of workers title six disciplinary rules title seven termination of employment contract and end of service gratuity. Either an employee or employer can decide to terminate a contract of employment. 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. Article 77 of saudi labor law good for expats but bad. Article 77 of saudi labor law talks about the compensation in case of termination of contract due to invalid reasons. For expatriate work permits issued prior to 1 january 2018 and still valid during 2018, the ministry of labor will notify the employers on the payment of difference in fees for the remaining validity period of the iqama in 2018. The labor law applies to both saudinational workers as well as foreign workers.
From the time of the abbasid caliphate in the 8th century, the developing sharia was accepted as the basis of law in the towns of the muslim world, including the arabian peninsula, and upheld by local rulers, eclipsing urf or. In any cases other than an employers bankruptcy and the closure of the employing establishment entirely, the resolution prohibits large and medium sized entities from making collective redundancies of ksa nationals for any reason without first informing. Jan 01, 2019 termination of an employment contract in ksa. This english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. The labor law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as, recruitment, employment of non saudi personnel, employment contracts, termination of employment, and working conditions. Those who owners provide incorrect information or data to the ministry in order to get any services or privileges or work visas from the ministry will be slapped with a fine of sr 25,000. The labor law also regulates dispute resolution and. M46 of 05051436h came into force on 18 october 2015.
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