Saudi Labor Law

Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer

The Absher Individuals platform recently added a new feature that enables domestic workers to accept or reject requests for sponsorship transfer. According to the newly introduced mechanism, domestic worker sponsorship will be transferred only if the current employer agrees to the transfer. The new employer will have to wait for the domestic worker’s approval through ... <a title="Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-now-allows-domestic-workers-to-opt-for-new-employer/" aria-label="Read more about Absher now allows domestic workers to opt for a new employer">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>

How to Calculate Overtime in Saudi Arabia

Overtime refers to the extra hours an employee works beyond their normal work schedule. In this article, we’ll show you how to easily calculate overtime pay in Saudi Arabia. We’ll cover the legal rules, the overtime pay rate, and give you a step-by-step guide to help you figure out the correct overtime compensation. Knowing how ... <a title="How to Calculate Overtime in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-calculate-overtime-in-ksa/" aria-label="Read more about How to Calculate Overtime in Saudi Arabia">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>

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>

Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia

An employment contract is a signed agreement between an individual employee and an employer. It establishes both the rights and responsibilities of the two parties.  The employment contract must be under the standard form of the employment contract formulated by the Ministry. The parties may add other provisions that do not contradict the provisions of the Labor Law or its regulations, ... <a title="Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/employment-contract-in-saudi-arabia/" aria-label="Read more about Employment Contract in Saudi Arabia">Read more</a>