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Job transfer: Iqama fee arrears to be paid by the old employer

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia has exempted private-sector businesses from paying government fee arrears for workers who are transferring their services. The new rule will apply to workers whose services are being transferred beginning on June 9th, 2022. Work permit fees, expatriate fees, and fines for the delay ... <a title="Job transfer: Iqama fee arrears to be paid by the old employer" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/iqama-fee-arrears-to-be-paid-by-the-old-employer/" aria-label="Read more about Job transfer: Iqama fee arrears to be paid by the old employer">Read more</a>

Things To Know About The Probationary Period In Saudi Arabia

What is probationary period? A probationary period is a “trial period” for new employees. It is a time when new workers are evaluated before they’re allowed to continue working permanently. The probationary period is designed to test the applicant’s performance and suitability for employment. It ensures that applicants are adequately qualified, but it also protects ... <a title="Things To Know About The Probationary Period In Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/things-to-know-about-the-probationary-period-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Things To Know About The Probationary Period In Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>

Saudi Professional Verification Program: All You Need To Know

Professional Verification Program in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia launched the Professional Verification program to ensure that all skilled workers in the Kingdom have the necessary skills to perform the occupation for which they were hired. The program is aimed at examining all skilled workers from their home country itself before they come into the Kingdom as ... <a title="Saudi Professional Verification Program: All You Need To Know" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/things-to-know-about-the-professional-verification-program-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Professional Verification Program: All You Need To Know">Read more</a>

Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year

Expat workers in Saudi Arabia are now allowed to transfer their services to another employer without waiting for one year after their arrival in the Kingdom, given that certain conditions are fulfilled, local media reported.  The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed Al-Rajhi, approved an amendment to the Saudi Labor Law regards this. ... <a title="Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/expats-can-now-switch-jobs-without-waiting-a-year/" aria-label="Read more about Expats can now switch jobs without waiting a year">Read more</a>

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>