RIYADH — Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed Al-Razi, has issued a ministerial decree amending the schedule of violations and penalties under the Labor Law and its enforcement regulations. The proposed amendments reclassify several violations into defined categories and are part of the department’s continued efforts to improve working conditions and promote their stability and growth.
This Ministerial Directive aims to strengthen labor market stability, protect workers’ rights, and increase the attractiveness and flexibility of the working environment, thereby contributing to increased efficiency and sustainability across establishments.
The ministry clarified that the new amendments are in line with the previously issued Royal Decree to amend the Labor Law and the subsequent amendments to the Administrative Regulations.
The amendments include the reclassification of some violations into defined categories according to the nature of the activity, which will provide clearer guidance for establishments and employees in implementing and complying with the regulations.
These categories include general violations that apply to all activities. Violations specific to mining and quarrying operations. Violations related to the provisions of the Maritime Employment Contract Regulations. Violations related to operation and maintenance activities. Violations related to the regulations governing recruitment and labor services of recruitment agencies and employment agencies. Violations related to regulations governing the recruitment and labor services of recruitment agencies. Violation of the provisions of the domestic workers law. Violation of regulations governing advertising of support services. Violations involving the employment of Saudi nationals, the recruitment of workers, or unauthorized outsourcing. Violations related to the provisions of the regulations related to agricultural workers, private shepherds and similar categories.
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The Ministry urged interested parties to check the details of these amendments through its official website, noting that the updated schedule of violations and penalties will come into effect from the date of publication of the Ministerial Decision.
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development sought public and stakeholder feedback on the proposed amendments through the Istitullah public inquiry platform. This is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to review labor market regulations, support the stability and growth of establishments, protect workers’ rights, and increase the attractiveness and flexibility of the labor market overall.
