The Qiwa platform will now follow new Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development regulations for documenting employment contracts. The goal of these changes is to improve transparency, protect workers' rights, and ensure businesses comply with labor regulations.

New Compliance Targets for Companies

Employers in Saudi Arabia must now meet higher contract documentation targets:

• 85% compliance rate by April 30, 2026

• 90% compliance rate by June 30, 2026

These targets were reported by the Saudi Press Agency.

How Compliance Rate Is Calculated

The compliance rate is calculated by comparing:

• The number of documented employment contracts

• The total number of employee contracts in a company

This system helps employers:

• Track their progress clearly

• Monitor compliance accurately

Purpose of the New Rules

The ministry introduced these updates to:

• Strengthen compliance with labor regulations

• Increase transparency in employment contracts

• Protect the rights of both employers and employees

Important Instructions for Employers

The ministry has advised all companies to:

• Review any undocumented employment contracts

• Complete documentation through the Qiwa platform

• Ensure they meet the required compliance rates

Failure to comply may lead to:

• Disruptions in government services linked to compliance indicators

Key Takeaways

• Contract documentation is now mandatory at higher rates

• Deadlines: 85% by April 30, 2026 and 90% by June 30, 2026

• All contracts must be recorded on the Qiwa platform

• Non-compliance may affect business services