Labour Law in Saudi Arabia

INTRODUCTION

Recent "New Implementing Regulations" introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) have brought significant changes that employees and employers in Saudi Arabia should be aware of. These amendments aim to narrow the gap between employment in the private and public sectors, increase Saudisation, and clarify employer rights when dealing with employment termination.

Participants in the Saudi Labour Law training seminar will gain the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand their rights and their organization’s rights under the new Saudi Labour Law amendments.

• Apply different methods for local recruitment of citizens and recruitment from abroad.

• Navigate the employment contract process, including entering into a work contract, ending the work contract, work contract termination, and probation periods.

• Comprehend the time of payment of wages, wages deductions, and percentage of deductions, including working hours and overtime hours.

• Implement the rules and conditions of training and qualification obligations for employers and their workers.

• Calculate awards and end-of-service benefits.

• Manage and fulfil the requirements for hiring Saudi nationals.

• Learn the process for lawful termination of employment.

This training course aims to provide an overview of Saudi Arabia’s Labour law provisions, the labour and immigration framework, special rights for workers, and the latest amendments to the Saudi Labour Law.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The new amendments to the Saudi Arabian Labour laws are part of the Saudi Ministry of Labour’s ongoing efforts to balance the needs of foreign businesses with the protection and development of the local workforce. This training course aims to help participants:

• Gain an overview of KSA’s Labour law provisions.

• Understand the Labour and immigration framework in KSA.

• Be aware of special rights for workers, especially those related to the employment of women and the female workforce.

• Implement the rules of maternity leave, medical care for pregnancy and birth, and paternity leave.

• Protect against occupational hazards, such as work injuries and medical services.

• Know the details of the settlement of labour disputes and conflicts.

• Manage and fulfil the requirements to hire Saudi nationals.

• Learn the process for effecting lawful termination of employment.

The NEW amendments to the Saudi Labour Law include:

• Probationary periods

• Relocation

• Notice periods

• Leave

• Compensation

• Unauthorized leave

• Renewability

• References and sanctions

• Maternity leave and marriage, bereavement leave, and paternity leave

• Training requirements

• Working hours

• Company policies and employment contracts

• Work injuries

• Enforcement

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This Saudi Labour Law training course is primarily intended for:

• Administrative Personnel

• HR / Recruitment Team

• Public Relations Officers

• Immigration / Labour Relations Personnel

• Compensation / Benefits Team

• In-house Lawyers

It is also beneficial to company secretaries and legal heads who have had minimal formal training in Labour law and wish to consolidate their experience in Saudi Labour Law.

TRAINING APPROACH

This Saudi Labour Law training course combines presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by video materials, activities, and case studies. Delegates will learn through active participation, engaging in discussions and open forums related to their organization’s operational activities.

The course is designed to maximize delegate participation, sharing practical tools and methodologies for applying Saudi Labour Law policies and recognizing new Saudi rules to ensure compliance within their organizations.

TRAINING OUTLINE

Day 1: General Rights for Workers

• Regulating Employment Mechanisms

• Employment Contract

• Employment of the Disabled

• Private Offices for Recruitment from Abroad

• Private Offices for Recruitment of Citizens

• Employment of Non-Saudis

• Conditions for Granting Work Permits

• Recruitment Regulations & Procedures

Day 2: Training and Qualification

• Standards and Rules

• Probation Period

• Employers’ Duties

• Worker’s Duties

• Disciplinary Rules

• Work Contract Termination

• Leaving Work without Notice

• End-of-Service Award Calculation

Day 3: Terms of Work and Conditions

• Wages Deductions

• Working Hours

• Annual Vacations

• Hajj Leaves

• Leave for Exams

• Unpaid Leave

• Sick Leave

• Part-Time Work

Day 4: Protection Against Occupational Hazards

• High-Risk Firms

• Major Accidents

• Regulations of Major Hazards

• Work Injuries

• Reporting Work Injuries

• Medical and Social Services

• Working in Remote Locations

• Employment of Working Women

Day 5: Marine Work Contract

• Working Aboard the Vessel

• Mines and Quarries

• Work Inspection

• Labour Dispute Settlement Commission

• Punishments and Penalties

• Saudization: Methods/Approaches to Reach Compliance

• Hands-on training that focuses on Saudi HR operations

• Program Review and Post-Assessment

Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).