Saudi Labor Law

Saudi Arabian Labor laws for Expatriates

M. AMEENMarch 12, 2022

Maternity Leave Rules in Saudi Arabia

What is Maternity Leave? Maternity leave is the right for female employees to take leave on giving birth. This article…
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M. AMEENMarch 1, 2022

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…
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M. AMEENNovember 22, 2021

How to Accept Transfer Request in Qiwa

Employee approval is required for iqama transfers (sponsorship transfers) following the implementation of the Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) in Saudi…
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M. AMEENSeptember 14, 2021

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…
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M. AMEENJune 11, 2021

Saudi Arabia to implement midday work ban from June 15

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced on Friday that a three-month midday outdoor work ban…
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M. AMEENMay 20, 2021

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…
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M. AMEENApril 4, 2021

How to Calculate Overtime in Saudi Arabia

Overtime Calculation in KSA In Saudi Arabia, overtime payments are calculated based on the number of hours worked in excess…
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M. AMEENMarch 21, 2021

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…
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M. AMEENMarch 14, 2021

HR ministry explains guidelines for contractual relationship improvement initiative

Saudi Arabia’s Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) officially came into effect on Sunday, March 14, 2021. The Ministry of Human Resources…
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M. AMEENJanuary 13, 2021

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…
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