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Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development specified the maximum number of overtime hours an employee can work in a calendar year. The Ministry stated on its Labor education portal that overtime hours are limited to 720 per year and may increase with the worker’s approval. According to Article 107 of the Labor ... <a title="Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-the-maximum-number-of-overtime-hours-during-the-year-is-720-hrs/" aria-label="Read more about Overtime is limited to 720 hours per year: HRSD">Read more</a>

New employer to bear the Iqama fee and work permit fee – MHRSD

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) confirmed in a tweet that the new employer bears the fees of Iqama (residence permit) and work permit. The clarification came in response to an inquiry by an individual asking: “My residence permit has been expired for four years due to the sponsor refusing to renew ... <a title="New employer to bear the Iqama fee and work permit fee – MHRSD" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/the-new-employer-shall-bear-the-fees-of-iqama-and-work-permit-mhrsd/" aria-label="Read more about New employer to bear the Iqama fee and work permit fee – MHRSD">Read more</a>

How to register on Qiwa platform

Qiwa Platform The Qiwa portal has introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) to combine all the employment services under one electronic roof. The employment contracts for expatriate workers in the private sector can now be accessed and updated through the Qiwa platform. Qiwa registration or Qiwa sign-up can be done ... <a title="How to register on Qiwa platform" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/procedure-to-register-on-qiwa-platform/" aria-label="Read more about How to register on Qiwa platform">Read more</a>

HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the end of Article (41), added to the executive regulations of the labor law, it was added in light of the exceptional circumstances due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Ministry last April amended the Labor Law to tackle the coronavirus pandemic situation. Therefore Article 41 has ... <a title="HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/hr-ministry-announces-end-of-article-41-added-executive-regulations-of-labor-law/" aria-label="Read more about HR Ministry Announces End of Article 41 added Executive Regulations of Labor Law">Read more</a>

Conditions for expatriate workers to change job without employer’s consent

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRD) has announced eight conditions under which expat workers can change jobs without needing approval from their current employer. These rules are part of new labor reforms aimed at ending the sponsorship system for foreign workers and improving the relationship between expat workers and their employers. The ... <a title="Conditions for expatriate workers to change job without employer’s consent" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/conditions-to-change-job-without-employer-consent/" aria-label="Read more about Conditions for expatriate workers to change job without employer’s consent">Read more</a>

New Huroob Rules in Saudi Arabia

What is Huroob? Huroob is a term used in Saudi Arabia for employees who leave their job without informing their employer, leading to the employer reporting them as absconders to the Ministry of Interior. This status has serious legal and immigration consequences for the individual. Here is how to check huroob status. Recent Changes and ... <a title="New Huroob Rules in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/new-conditions-for-reporting-huroobabsent-from-work/" aria-label="Read more about New Huroob Rules in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>