Get the latest Saudi Arabia labour law updates, employee rights, employer obligations, work regulations, contract rules, salary policies, end of service benefits, and official Ministry of Human Resources announcements.
Many expatriates in Saudi Arabia ask: “If I am on a Free Visa / Azad Visa, can I transfer to a company? What documents are required and how much does it cost?” Here is the important information based on the current Qiwa and Saudi Ministry of Human Resources (MHRSD) system: ✅ Can a Free Visa
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📢 Important Qiwa Update Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform has clarified new rules regarding employment contracts for Saudi employees and their calculation under the Nitaqat (Saudization) program. 🔹 Maximum 5 contracts in 52 weeksFor a Saudi employee to continue being counted as one Saudi employee in Nitaqat, the employee’s contracts during the previous 52 weeks must
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❓ Question:I joined the company on 04 July 2022, and my current fixed-term contract ends on 03 July 2028. However, I want to leave the company in December 2026. Which option should I use in Qiwa to terminate my contract before the contract end date: Resignation or Mutual Agreement / Article 74(1)? ✅ Answer: If
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: Qiwa Contract Termination — Resignation or Mutual Agreement? Read More »
If your employment contract has been terminated on Qiwa, don’t ignore your status. 🔹 Check your Qiwa account and confirm the contract termination date and status.🔹 If you want to continue working in Saudi Arabia, check whether you are eligible to transfer to a new employer.🔹 A new employer can submit a transfer/job offer through
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How to File a Labour Complaint — Step by Step 1️⃣ Keep Your EvidenceSave your duty roster, attendance record, contract, payslip and any messages from your employer. 2️⃣ Contact HR FirstAsk your employer/HR in writing about your National Day compensation. 3️⃣ File a Complaint with MHRSDGo to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
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🇸🇦 SAUDI LABOUR LAW — ARTICLE 40 EXPLAINED Many employees in Saudi Arabia ask: “If I transfer from one company to another, who is responsible for the transfer fees?” Here is what Article 40 of the Saudi Labour Law says: 🔹 The employer is responsible for the costs related to transferring the services of a
Managing a domestic worker’s official information in Saudi Arabia can be done through the Absher platform in many cases. If the worker’s name needs to be corrected or updated to match the passport, it is important to make sure the information is accurate before proceeding with Iqama renewal. This guide explains the general process step
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Saudi Arabia: The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has issued important clarification for expatriate residents regarding passport information updates and lost Resident IDs (Iqama) in the Kingdom. The update is particularly important for Saudi residents who have recently renewed or replaced their passports, as well as employees who have lost their physical Iqama. Passport Information
Saudi Jawazat Clarifies Passport Update Fees and Lost Iqama Reporting Through Muqeem Read More »
What Rights Does an Employee Have Under Article 77? One of the most misunderstood provisions of the Saudi Labor Law is Article 77. Many employees believe it applies whenever a company terminates their employment. However, Article 77 specifically deals with compensation when an employment contract is terminated without a lawful reason and the contract does
Saudi Arabia’s Labor Law is designed to protect the rights of both employers and employees by clearly defining when and how an employment contract can legally come to an end. Article 74 is one of the most important provisions because it outlines the lawful situations in which an employment relationship ends. Unlike Article 80, which
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