Saudi Labour Law 2019

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Saudi labour law 2019. Amid our hectic day to day lives we all deserve some rest and relaxation every now and then. According to article 88 of saudi labor law an employer is obliged to pay end of service benefits within. Labor inspection is the inspection carded out by labor inspectors who are designated by a decision of the minister of labor for the purpose of ensuring the application of the provisions of the labor and workmen law and the rules and decisions issued for the execution thereof and of guiding both parties of production i e. Definitions article 1 this law shall be called the labor law.

There have been many changes to saudi labor law in the year 2019. These include holiday leaves. In this article we have put together a list of the official leaves that apply to most workers in the kingdom. We set out below a summary of some of the key areas that have undergone amendments.

1 week in case of termination. The new changes in regulation are preventing employers from keeping iqama passports or medical insurance cards for their workers. Saudi arabia s labour laws have their foundation in royal decree no. Article 2 the following terms and phrases whenever mentioned in this law shall have the meanings expressed next to them unless the context requires otherwise.

Saudi expatriate news saudi iqama news saudi labor laws expariates life in saudi arabia and expats working living in saudi arabia. Fortunately as part of the general rights of employees prescribed by the saudi labor law all workers are entitled to official leaves holidays and vacations. 2 weeks in case of resignation. When it is necessary and upon a proposal by the ministry of labor the council of the ministry may set a minimum wage according to article 89 of the labor law.

Saudi labour law 2 chapter i. M 51 dated 23 8 1426 h corresponding to 27 9 2005 g the labour law and its implementing regulations enacted by ministerial resolution no. The amendments include a table of labour law violations corresponding penalties some which are new or updated with increased fines. The saudi labour regulations.

In case of failure to pay the esb within 2 weeks the employee has the right to file a case in the saudi labor court. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law regulations saudi s minister of labour and social development has issued a ministerial order revising the labour law s executive regulations. Wages according to article 90 of the labor law the payment of the worker s wages shall be in saudi arabia s official currency which is the saudi riyal sar. Definitions and general provisions section one.