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saudi-arabia-announces-major-labor-law-amendments-to-enhance-work-environment-and-support-vision-2030-goals_UAE

Saudi Arabia Announces Major Labor Law Amendments To Enhance Work Environment And Support Vision 2030 Goals Overview of the Labor Law Amendments The Saudi Council of Ministers has approved significant amendments to the Labor Law, aiming to foster a more attractive work environment and contribute to the s... August 07, 2024 850 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-extends-maternity-leave-to-12-weeks-in-new-labour-law-amendments_UAE

Saudi Arabia Extends Maternity Leave To 12 Weeks In New Labour Law Amendments Overview of Recent Amendments The Saudi Cabinet has approved substantial amendments to the Labour Law, including a notable increase in maternity leave from 10 weeks to 12 weeks. This decision, made... August 07, 2024 1212 Category: Labor Law

amended-saudi-labor-law-enhances-equal-treatment-and-extends-maternity-leave_UAE

Amended Saudi Labor Law Enhances Equal Treatment And Extends Maternity Leave Overview of the Amendments The recent amendments to the Saudi Labor Law aim to improve job equality and working conditions. Key changes include the extension of maternity leave to 12 weeks and a fi... August 08, 2024 761 Category: Labor Law

key-amendments-to-the-new-saudi-labor-law-maternity-leave-overtime-pay-and-more_UAE

Key Amendments To The New Saudi Labor Law: Maternity Leave, Overtime Pay, And More Maternity Leave Benefits Paid Maternity Leave The revisions give working women the right to twelve weeks of paid maternity leave, with six weeks required after childbirth. The remaining six week... August 24, 2024 1022 Category: Labor Law

over-107000-firms-found-noncompliant-with-saudi-labor-law-in-hr-ministry-inspections_UAE

Over 107,000 Firms Found Non-Compliant With Saudi Labor Law In HR Ministry Inspections A recent inspection by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development revealed that 107,329 establishments in Saudi Arabia were found non-compliant with various articles of the Labor Law. Thes... August 26, 2024 561 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-updates-labor-laws-employees-now-entitled-to-1015-days-paid-hajj-leave_UAE

Saudi Arabia Updates Labor Laws: Employees Now Entitled To 10-15 Days Paid Hajj Leave All employees in Saudi Arabia are now entitled to a paid leave of 10 to 15 days for performing the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam, provided they have not done so before during their... August 28, 2024 494 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-implements-new-labour-rules-suspension-status-blocks-job-transfers_UAE

Saudi Arabia Implements New Labour Rules: Suspension Status Blocks Job Transfers Key Rulings on Worker Status and Transfers No Transfers for Suspended Workers Without Employer Consent The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources has clarified that workers suspended from duty cannot... November 21, 2024 779 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-reinforces-labour-laws-warning-employers-against-licence-violations_UAE

Saudi Arabia Reinforces Labour Laws: Warning Employers Against Licence Violations Labour Licence Violations in Focus Saudi Arabia has issued a strict warning to employers against allowing expatriates to perform jobs not listed on their work licences. This measure is part of the ... December 09, 2024 507 Category: Labor Law

riyadh-leads-saudi-arabia-in-resolved-labor-cases-highlights-employment-reforms_UAE

Riyadh Leads Saudi Arabia In Resolved Labor Cases, Highlights Employment Reforms Record-Breaking Labor Cases in Riyadh. Riyadh topped all regions in Saudi Arabia in resolving labor cases during the fourth quarter of 2024, with an impressive 10,644 cases handled. Mecca followed ... December 30, 2024 545 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-unveils-national-policy-to-eliminate-forced-labor_UAE

Saudi Arabia Unveils National Policy To Eliminate Forced Labor Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive National Policy to Eliminate Forced Labor, marking a significant step in its commitment to safeguarding workers' rights and eradicating forced labor pra... January 22, 2025 683 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-implements-major-amendments-to-labor-law-key-changes-explained_UAE

Saudi Arabia Implements Major Amendments To Labor Law: Key Changes Explained The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has officially enforced new amendments to the Saudi Labor Law as of February 19, 2025. These changes, enacted through Cabinet Resolution ... February 20, 2025 1568 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-enforces-stricter-labour-inspections-with-repeat-visits-for-violators_UAE

Saudi Arabia Enforces Stricter Labour Inspections With Repeat Visits For Violators Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has implemented new executive regulations to enhance labour inspections, granting officials the authority to conduct repea... April 22, 2025 919 Category: Labor Law

saudi-arabia-launches-6month-grace-period-for-domestic-workers-to-rectify-huroob-status-via-musaned_UAE

Saudi Arabia Launches 6-Month Grace Period For Domestic Workers To Rectify Huroob Status Via Musaned The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has initiated a six-month grace period, effective from Sunday, May 11, 2025, allowing domestic workers reported as absent from work... May 12, 2025 1079 Category: Labor Law