Tag: Domestic workers

Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has published a draft amendment to the Domestic Workers Regulation for public consultation on its “Istitlaa” platform, proposing a comprehensive set of rules governing the employment of domestic workers in the Kingdom. Key Provisions Age and Recruitment Restrictions The draft prohibits the employment of workers under ... <a title="Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights">Read more</a>

What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that makes it easier for employers and domestic workers to handle contract terminations when workers go missing or stop showing up for work. The Work Interruption Service, available through the Musaned platform (the national unified recruitment system), is designed to protect both employers ... <a title="What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-worker-absent-ksa-new-rule/" aria-label="Read more about What Happens When a Domestic Worker Stops Coming to Work? The New 60-Day Rule Explained">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has announced the launch of the fourth phase of the electronic wage transfer service for domestic workers through officially approved platforms, starting today (Wednesday). The initiative is designed to protect workers’ rights regarding salary payments and to strengthen transparency in contractual relationships between employers and domestic ... <a title="Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-domestic-workers-wage-transfer-phase-4/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia launches fourth phase of wage transfer service for domestic workers">Read more</a>

HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) recently imposed penalties on employers found violating the Regulation of Domestic Workers and the Like. In total, 568 decisions were issued against employers who enabled domestic workers to work outside their designated roles, with 281 cases resulting in a ban on recruitment and 287 cases ... <a title="HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-penalizes-employers-outside-work/" aria-label="Read more about HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment">Read more</a>

Absher Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules for Domestic Workers and Family Members

Absher has recently provided important clarifications on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, addressing the process of Iqama renewals for domestic workers and family members. The update is aimed at ensuring sponsors can easily manage Iqama renewals using the Absher platform, offering clear instructions for both groups. These clarifications highlight how sponsors can utilize the ... <a title="Absher Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules for Domestic Workers and Family Members" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/absher-iqama-renewal-domestic-workers-family-members/" aria-label="Read more about Absher Clarifies Iqama Renewal Rules for Domestic Workers and Family Members">Read more</a>

Saudi Arabia’s New Termination and Huroob Reporting Rules for Domestic Workers

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources has recently launched an initiative aimed at enhancing the contractual relationship for domestic workers. This initiative regulates the procedures for unilateral termination of the employment contract in case of a domestic worker’s absence. The main objective of this initiative is to enhance the quality of the recruitment sector and ... <a title="Saudi Arabia’s New Termination and Huroob Reporting Rules for Domestic Workers" class="read-more" href="https://ksaexpats.com/termination-huroob-reporting-rules-domestic-workers/" aria-label="Read more about Saudi Arabia’s New Termination and Huroob Reporting Rules for Domestic Workers">Read more</a>