The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development aims to criminalize the act of recruiting professional and domestic workers without a job with the employer. Those found involved in this violation may face a fine ranging from 200,000 to 1 million riyals, along with deportation for expatriates. In a draft project presented on the “Istitlaa” […]
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Updated Labor Law Penalties in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has recently made significant amendments to its labour laws, particularly concerning penalties for various violations. These changes, spearheaded by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Eng. Ahmed Al-Rajhi, aim to enhance the job market and boost compliance among private sector establishments. Let’s break
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Service Transfer for Domestic Workers Now Facilitated on the Musaned Portal Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has unveiled a new feature on the “Musaned” portal that enables change of domestic worker employers, effective August 1, 2023. This is an integral part of their initiative to upgrade the country’s domestic labour sector,
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Immediate Benefits for Newly Hired Saudis in the Private Sector The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has made a new rule to help Saudi workers and businesses in the private sector. Starting May 1, the updated Nitaqat policy allows new Saudi workers to be counted as Saudi employees immediately. This will be
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Saudi Arabia is taking a significant step forward in its labor market by granting the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development the authority to employ companions of expatriate workers within the Kingdom. This progressive move aims to expand economic activities and professions in the country, further bolstering its growth and development. New Opportunities for
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MHRSD Approves 13 New Professions for Hiring through Musaned Platform Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has approved the hiring of workers in 13 new professions through its Musaned electronic platform, including female private drivers, home guards, and private tutors. This move is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop
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Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts An employment contract is a legal agreement between an employer and employee, which outlines the terms and conditions of their working relationship. It is important for both parties to understand the provisions of the contract, including how the contract may be terminated. The contract may be terminated in various ways,
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Understanding the Rights of Employees to Leave Without Notice In any employment relationship, both the employer and the employee have certain rights and obligations that they must adhere to. These are usually defined in the employment contract or by applicable laws and regulations. While an employee is typically required to provide a notice period before
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Domestic workers in Saudi Arabia make up a significant portion of the workforce and play an important role in many households, but sometimes they face difficult working conditions, like not being paid or being mistreated. To protect their rights, the government has rules that allow them to change employers in certain situations without their current
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What is Maktab Amal in Saudi Arabia Maktab Amal (مكتب عمل) in Saudi Arabia refers to the Labor Office or Employment Office. It is a government body under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development that handles labor-related matters. In this article, we discuss the ways to contact Maktab Amal and their locations and
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