Saudi labor Law | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com Your Guide to Life in Saudi Arabia Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:28:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ksaexpats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-KSA-Expats-Website-Logo-1-32x32.png Saudi labor Law | KSA Expats https://ksaexpats.com 32 32 Saudi Arabia Proposes New Regulations to Strengthen Domestic Workers’ Rights https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:13:32 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=domestic-workers-regulation-draft-2026 Saudi domestic workers regulation 2026Saudi 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 ... Read more

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]]> HRSD Urges Compliance with Updated Domestic Worker Rules https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-updates-domestic-worker-regulations/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hrsd-updates-domestic-worker-regulations Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:57:26 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/hrsd-updates-domestic-worker-regulations/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=hrsd-updates-domestic-worker-regulations HRSD SaudiThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has called for compliance with updated regulations regarding domestic workers, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency. These changes aim to create a better working environment and protect the rights of both employers and domestic workers. The ministry explained that the new regulations clearly ... Read more

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]]> How to Calculate Your Nitaqat Level: A Guide for Business Owners https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-calculate-nitaqat-level/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-calculate-nitaqat-level Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:50:59 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/how-to-calculate-nitaqat-level/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=how-to-calculate-nitaqat-level How to Calculate Your Nitaqat Level: A Guide for Business OwnersIf you’re running a business in Saudi Arabia or planning to do so, understanding the Nitaqat system is essential. This guide will walk you through what Nitaqat is, why it matters, and how to calculate your Nitaqat level step by step. Whether you’re an expat entrepreneur or a local business owner, this article will simplify ... Read more

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]]> HR Ministry Penalizes Employers for Allowing Domestic Workers to Take Outside Employment https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-penalizes-employers-outside-work/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-penalizes-employers-outside-work Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:03:31 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/saudi-penalizes-employers-outside-work/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=saudi-penalizes-employers-outside-work HRSDSaudi 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 ... Read more

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]]> End of Service Benefits in Saudi Arabia: The Complete Expat Guide (2026) https://ksaexpats.com/end-of-service-benefits-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=end-of-service-benefits-saudi-arabia Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:21:25 +0000 https://ksaexpats.com/end-of-service-benefits-saudi-arabia/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=end-of-service-benefits-saudi-arabia How to Calculate ESB- End of Service Benefits or Gratuity in Saudi ArabiaIf you’re working in Saudi Arabia’s private sector, end of service benefits — commonly called gratuity or ESB — are one of your most important financial rights. Whether you’re thinking about resigning, your contract is wrapping up, or you’ve been let go, understanding how ESB works puts you in a far stronger position. This guide ... Read more

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