It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published. The second pillar is the implementing regulations of the 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. Foreign investment act and executive rules 2000 plus. Part i definitions and general provisions scope, language to be used, workplace records, etc. Saudi labor law provides for cases when an employer can terminate his employees without giving any notice, indemnity, any kind of payment including end of service benefits. Finally, the new amendments provide the minister of labor with a discretionary right to grant a financial reward of up to 25% of the total amount of collected penalties against any information. Ministry of labor and social development seeks to achieve the objectives of the national transformation program 2020 based on saudi vision 2030.
Termination of contract as per saudi labor law ksaexpats. This permit is now officially known as a muqeem, but the old term persists. The english version of this document is for guidance only. While working in saudi arabia, your employment contract indicates your job description, salary, and other details. Under this act, the following definitions shall apply. Today, we are going to focus on working periods regular hours, overtime hours, and their corresponding wages. Also, you can view the labor law in the bureau of experts at the council of ministers by clicking here. Labor ministry limits work hours under sun arab news. A worker will lose his afterservice benefits if he physically. 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. This new version contains a translation of the new domestic servants law.
Ministry of labor, kingdom of saudi arabia, accessed. Under saudi arabian law, the employment relationship between employer and employee is governed comprehensively by the labor and workmens law the labor law. Workers of agricultural and pastoral firms that employ ten or more workers. 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. 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. Jan 01, 2019 termination of contract, as per saudi arabia labor law, job termination, resignation, notice period, end of service, employer, employee. It also involves knowing your rights, and asserting these when necessary.
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. Saudi labor law english version free download as word doc. Understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia. The labor law contains detailed provi sions that address matters such as, recruitment, employ ment of nonsaudi personnel, employment contracts, termination of employment, and working conditions. 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. The central institution of saudi arabian government is the monarchy. By the end of your probation period, you have the right to ask for a proper contract. Saudi labor law updated 2017 overview of ksa labor. Reproduced with permission from law business research ltd. New executive regulations of the ksa labour law al tamimi.
The employment law framework in saudi arabia is based on the labour and workmen. 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. 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. 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. M46 issued on 05061436h date of adoption 05 april 2015 entry into force 24 october 2015 text versions arabic source. Aramco for their laudable effort in the translation of the new saudi labor law to english language. 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 amendments to the saudi labour royal decree 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.
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. 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. Depending on its severity, any violation of the law may be subject to monetary fines or business suspension or closure. Saudi labor law provides for cases when an employer can terminate his employees without giving any notice, indemnity, any kind of payment including end of service benefits all these cases have been elaborated in easy english in the following paragraphs. Implementing regulation of saudi labor law date of adoption 18 march 2007 entry into force in effect text versions arabic source. In each case, the arabic version is the governing text. Type of change text the new version impactchange 5 partial deletion this law is applicable on the following. Any natural or corporate person employing one or more workers for a wage. Kingdom of saudi arabia bureau of experts at the council of ministers official translation department. Either an employee or employer can decide to terminate a contract of employment. Saudis minister of labour and social development has issued a ministerial order revising the labour laws executive regulations. An employment contract binding an employer and an employee against of specific wagesalary. A threemonth ban on working under the sun between noon and 3 p.
New changes in saudi labor laws in 2019 saudi expatriate. According to the minister for labor and social development, ahmed suleiman alrajhi, the following are the amendments to saudi labor law in 2019. 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. 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. The new implementing regulations to the saudi arabian. The amendments include a table of labour law violations corresponding penalties, some which are new or updated with increased fines. The most significant of these, the executive regulations promulgated by ministerial resolution no. Saudi labor law english version employment working time. This guide to law online saudi arabia contains a selection of saudi arabian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Labor cases in saudi arabia are not uncommon and not all employers follow saudi labor law. Hfw changes to the saudi arabian labor laws, april 2016. If your employer asks to extend your probation period, do not accept his offer as this is against the law.
The labour law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as recruitment, employment of saudi and nonsaudi. The english version of the following documents is for guidance only. If the contract is renewed for two consecutive terms or if the original contract. M46 of 05061436 were published in the official gazette no. The reforms follow the saudi ministry of labors ongoing efforts to strike a balance between the creation of a. Termination without notice article 80 of saudi labor law. Saudi arabia labour law latest information for saudi arabia on. 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. The labour law in the kingdom of saudi arabia has always been supplemented by secondary legislation. Workers who operate or repair agricultural machineries on a permanent basis. Saudi arabia labour law login register for jobs jobs by country. 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.
The new implementing regulations to the saudi arabian labor. A and increase its efficiency and productivity in a manner that achieves the national developmental economic mobility. 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. In 1992 the basic law was adopted, declaring that the country is a monarchy ruled by the sons and grandsons of king abdalaziz al saud, and that the holy quran represents the constitution, which.
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. Labor law, 2006, ministry of labor, multimedia house, saudi arabia, first edition in english and arabic unofficial english translation pdf doc. Normes original text, 2009, ministry of labour, saudi arabia, 120 p. Employment april 2016 changes to the saudi arabian labor laws. The labor law contains detailed provisions that address matters such as, recruitment, employment of nonsaudi personnel, employment contracts, termination of employment, and working conditions. 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. Also our thanks to my long time colleague and friend mr. Depending on its severity, any violation of the law may be subject to monetary fines or business. Employees may terminate their contract by resigning and an employer may terminate the contract by dismissing an employee. The labour law permits an employee to be hired on a probationary basis, provided that this is expressly stated in the contract of employment. 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. All these cases have been elaborated in easy english in the following paragraphs.
Labor law in all its contents so that each of them shall be aware of his position and. Article 77 of saudi labor law good for expats but bad. In a previous article, we talked about policies on wages, as prescribed under the saudi labor law. Contract law in saudi arabia is governed by the conservative hanbali school of sharia law, which adopts a fundamentalist and literal interpretation of the quran.
Labor and workmen law the embassy of the kingdom of saudi. This english translation of the regulations is for general information only. Governmental and public organization employees including those workers in pastures. 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. Article 77 of saudi labor law talks about the compensation in case of termination of contract due to invalid reasons. The labor law also regulates dispute resolution and. Ang buhay ofw sa saudi arabia promote your page too.
In todays article, we provide an overview of workers rights, based on the saudi labor law. Workers of agricultural firms that process their own products. The probation period may be up to a maximum of 90 days, excluding public holidays and sick leave. 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. 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. Some teachers receive a residencework visa prior to arrival, which is followed by an iqama or residence card after arrival.
M46 of 05051436h came into force on 18 october 2015. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Article 77 of saudi labor law good for expats but bad for. 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. It also includes an essential part of your employment.
The arabic text is the official text that has legal force. Employment april 2016 changes to the saudi arabian. Any natural person working for an employer and under his management or supervision for a wage, even if he is not under his direct control. The ministry of labor, kingdom of saudi arabia, accessed. 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. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted.
Saudi labor law updated 2017 overview of ksa labor laws. M51 issuing the saudi labor law as amended by royal decree no. Saudi labor law in english click here email this blogthis. Oman labour law oman labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. 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. The new amendments to the saudi arabian labor laws initially announced in a royal decree no. Regulatory rules and procedures issued pursuant to new. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law regulations. Any contract that is not specifically prohibited under sharia law is legally binding, with no discrimination against foreigners or nonmuslims. The labor new rule and regulation adopted by the council of the. 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. Saudi labor law english ahmed varachia ahmed varachia.
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