In recent developments, Saudi authorities have taken decisive legal action against 25 labour hire offices in the kingdom, addressing various breaches of regulations. The Ministry of Human Resources has announced significant measures to enforce compliance within the domestic labour sector.

The ministry has revoked the licenses of 21 recruitment offices specializing in domestic labour due to their failure to adhere to regulatory standards. Violations include non-payment of due compensation to clients, illegal employment practices, and conducting recruitment outside official channels. Additionally, four other offices have been temporarily suspended for delays in fulfilling contracted labour agreements and non-compliance with recruitment protocols.

This initiative underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to regulating the domestic labour market effectively. As part of these efforts, the Ministry of Human Resources has introduced Musaned, an official platform dedicated to domestic labour management. Musaned provides valuable resources for customers, including information on rights and duties, visa processing, recruitment requests, and establishing contractual relationships between employers and workers.

It's imperative to emphasize the importance of utilizing Musaned for all recruitment activities, as it serves as the authorized platform for such transactions. Notably, recent regulatory changes have set minimum age requirements for domestic workers at 21 years old, aimed at safeguarding their contractual rights. Furthermore, the regulations prioritize the payment of dues to workers or their heirs as first-degree debts.

Contracts with domestic workers must specify a fixed duration, with provisions for renewal if necessary. The diverse range of domestic roles covered by these regulations includes housekeepers, drivers, housemaids, cleaners, cooks, guards, farmers, live-in nurses, tutors, and nannies.