New executive regulations of the ksa labour law al. The amended provisional constitution and in particular articles. The english version of this document is for guidance only. A matter of vital importance to the foreign workers is that, before they can participate in any work, they need to obtain from the ministry of labor a work permit, according to article 33 of the labor law. Egypts government services portal laws and constitution. It also includes an essential part of your employment. In saudi arabia, english is used in some contexts such as shops, restaurants, ect. Main principles of the legal regulation of labour relations and other. Determined by national law or regulation as hazardous and, as such, relevant to article 3d of ilo c. Understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia background understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia is important for any business operating in, or.
Labor law, 2006, ministry of labor, multimedia house, saudi arabia, first edition in english and arabic unofficial english translation pdf unofficial english saudi labor law. Subject to the provision of article 2 of this law, the labour law for the private sector promulgated by virtue decree law no. M46 issued on 05061436h date of adoption 05 april 2015 entry into force 24 october 2015 text. Understanding employment law in the kingdom of saudi arabia. The labour law permits an employee to be hired on a probationary basis, provided that this is expressly stated in the contract of employment. Residence regulation of saudi arabia english translation. Asa 20025 2014 amnesty international india july 2014 glossary of terms. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law. Qatar labour law 2011 pdf arabic the provisions of the labour law accompanied with this law shall be applied. Discrimination against women in march 2014 with the participation of trainers. While working in saudi arabia, your employment contract indicates your job description, salary, and other details. Termination without notice article 80 of saudi labor law. This english translation of the regulations is for general information only. Workers of agricultural and pastoral firms that employ ten or more workers.
Workers of agricultural firms that process their own products. New uae labour contracts in 11 languages news emirates. Saudi arabia introduces new amendments to labour law regulations saudis minister of labour and social development has issued a ministerial order revising the labour law s executive regulations. Saudi labor law english version employment working time. The labour law in the kingdom of saudi arabia has always been supplemented by secondary legislation. The labor law applies to both saudinational workers as well as foreign workers. The present document is being issued in arabic, english, french and. Looking for labour laws of saudi arabia pdf download. Leaves in saudi labour law annual sick arabian gulf life.
Regulatory rules and procedures issued pursuant to the companies law relating to listed joint stock companies english translation of the official arabic text issued by the board of the. The arabic text is the official text that has legal force. Summer working hours in the gcc dla piper global law firm. Type of change text the new version impactchange 5 partial deletion this law is applicable on the following. In todays article, we provide an overview of workers rights, based on the saudi labor law. This english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only.
During the past hijri year, the saudi ministry of labour mol has commenced 142,600 site inspections and recorded a total of 35,250 labour law violations, 2,321 of which. It also involves knowing your rights, and asserting these when necessary. Findings on the worst forms of child labor yemen u. The employment law framework in saudi arabia is based on the labour and workmen. Labour law state of qatar we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and. Saudi labor law provides for cases when an employer can terminate his employees without giving any notice, indemnity, any kind of payment including end of service benefits all these cases have been elaborated in easy english. Reference to saudi arabia 2014 162 european journal of law reform. Regulatory rules and procedures issued pursuant to new. The probation period may be up to a maximum of 90 days, excluding public holidays and sick leave. Title two employment of workers and youth and women labour title three employment contracts, records and wages title four working hours and leaves title five safety. Saudi arabian latest labor laws and amendments in case of leave, holidays, vacation of. The amendments include a table of labour law violations corresponding penalties, some which are new or updated with increased fines.
Termination of employment in saudi arabia by admin march 9, 2012 146 comments this article will discuss what could happen to you if you find yourself victim of termination of. The central institution of saudi arabian government is the monarchy. Ministry of labor and social development seeks to achieve the objectives of the national transformation program 2020 based on saudi vision 2030. Resignation without notice article 81 of saudi labor law. Oman labour law oman labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. M46 of 05051436h came into force on 18 october 2015. Normes labor law, 2006, ministry of labor, multimedia house, saudi arabia, first edition in english and arabic unofficial english translation pdf doc. Leaves in saudi labour law annual sick eid holidays. In 1992 the basic law was adopted, declaring that the country is a monarchy ruled by the sons and grandsons of king abd. Secretary for labour affairs, said, arabic and english are two main languages in each job offer, labour contract and annexes presented to. On december 2016, the qatari government introduced a new labour law which it said would bring tangible benefits to workers in the country by abolishing the kafala system. M51, 23 shaban 1426 27 september 2005 disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for.
Governmental and public organization employees including those workers in pastures. The new amendments to the saudi arabian labor laws initially announced in a royal decree no. This english language text is not an official translation and is provided for. The issue of foreign labor in saudi arabia is now one that touches all corners of the globe. November 2014 falling to around half of previous amounts and, since then. All that is given to the worker for his work by virtue of a written or unwritten work contract regardless of the kind of wage or its method of payment, in addition to periodic increments. I am mansur working in saudi my contract is going to be end. Labour law, 2006, bureau of experts at the council of ministers, official translation department, first edition doc. Saudization as a solution for unemployment the government perspective pdf.
An employment contract binding an employer and an employee against of specific wagesalary. The basic law guarantees freedom of association art. Without prejudice to the provisions concerning the collective labour disputes, stipulated hereunder, if the employer, worker or any beneficiary thereof lodges claim concerning any of. Contract heshe is then required to scan it pdf format and. The legal and institutional framework for strengthening and protecting human rights. Into other languages and in case of any difference the arabic text shall prevail. The main task of the labour legislation is creation of the necessary legal conditions to.
The saudi ministry of labor and social development mlsd. Dispatches from indian migrant workers in saudi arabia refworld. Saudi arabias constitution of 1992 with amendments. The most significant of these, the executive regulations promulgated by ministerial resolution no. Labor law, 2006, ministry of labor, multimedia house, saudi arabia, first edition in english and arabic unofficial english translation pdf unofficial english translation pdf doc. Labor law in all its contents so that each of them shall be aware of his position and. Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against. Saudi labor law updated 2017 overview of ksa labor. Law no 14 of the year 2004 qatar labor law we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of. The annual summer time working hours restrictions will soon be implemented in the uae, the kingdom of saudi arabia and qatar, having already taken effect in the remaining.
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