New Saudi Labor Law 2018

The ministry of labor will start implementing the new labor law from oct.

New saudi labor law 2018. 18 the saudi press agency reported on saturday. According to article 101 of the saudi labor law no less than half an hour per each break every day for prayer and lunch shall be given to the employee. 196 addition the labor inspectors shall. Saudi labour law 3 14.

The announcement of a new companies law is significant news for existing and new investors in saudi arabia. 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. Provide such information and data to employers 3. Saudi gazette 19 december 2017.

By innovation sa on february 8 2018 in news. Also no more than 5 continuous hours of work without a break per day and must not stay more than 12 hours per day at his workplace. The decision approved by minister of labor and social development ali al ghafees has been formulated in view of the current changes and developments in the labor market. 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.

Ensure the firm s are operating in line with the saudi labor law and related resolutions 2. The saudi government has taken steps to reform the labour law s regulatory framework and the treatment of migrant workers in the past but large gaps persist between law and enforcement. The basic wage plus all other due increments decided for the. In 2017 the mol considered introducing an annual housing allowance requirement of a minimum of two months basic salary but later retracted this decision.

Saudi labor law regulations updated. 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. The ministry of labor and social development mlsd updated labor law regulations to protect employee rights in the kingdom. In 2018 dependants fees will be increased to sar 200 per dependant.