[Saudi Arabia] Major changes to labour law considered

According to local media reports, Saudi Arabia is considering major amendments to its labour laws, changes which will mean better benefits for employees. 

‘Informed sources’ in a report from Saudi Gazette were quoted as saying the country intends to criminalise brokerage in the employment of Saudis and recruiting of foreigners and deter the practice by imposing a hefty fine ranging between SR200,000 and SR500,000. (Link via original reporting)

The proposed amendments additionally include extending the existing 10-week maternity leave provision for working women to 14-weeks maternity leave with full pay and having workers rather than employers meet the expense of the exit and re-entry visa fee.

The report added that the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will introduce the amendments to the Labour Law in the near future. Khaleej Times looks more closely at these changes and the other amendments under consideration.

According to local media reports, Saudi Arabia is considering major amendments to its labour laws, changes which will mean better benefits for employees. 

‘Informed sources’ in a report from Saudi Gazette were quoted as saying the country intends to criminalise brokerage in the employment of Saudis and recruiting of foreigners and deter the practice by imposing a hefty fine ranging between SR200,000 and SR500,000. (Link via original reporting)

The proposed amendments additionally include extending the existing 10-week maternity leave provision for working women to 14-weeks maternity leave with full pay and having workers rather than employers meet the expense of the exit and re-entry visa fee.

The report added that the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development will introduce the amendments to the Labour Law in the near future. Khaleej Times looks more closely at these changes and the other amendments under consideration.