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Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaMinistry of Labour Guidebook for expatriatesrecruited for work in theKingdom of Saudi Arabia
Second edition2006
Introduction
The Ministry of Labour of theKingdom of Saudi Arabiawelcomes all expatriatesrecruited for work in theKingdom and wishes them asuccessful work period untilthey return to their homecountries after the end of theirwork period. The Ministry of Labour and allconcerned bodies assure allworkers that they are guests of the Ministry and that it is eagerto take care of them inaccordance with the rules of Islamic Sharia', the applicablelaws and internationalconventions. The Ministry of Labour preparedthis Guidebook for allexpatriates recruited for workin the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiato provide them with basicinformation on the Kingdomand to clarify the provisions of the Labour Law, the regulations& decisions rendered pursuantto it which define therelationship between theworker and the employer inorder to create a suitableenvironment for expatriateworkers, to maintain theirrights, to establish a properrelationship between the twoparties and to make betterunderstanding of the labourmarket in the Kingdom. The Ministry hopes thisGuidebook will realize itsobjectives, provide answers toexpatriate workers inquiriesand make them know aboutwork environment in theKingdom in order to be adaptedto it after arrival.We would be grateful if foreignembassies and consulates inthe Kingdom could- incoordination with thecompetent authorities in theircountries- take this Guidebookas a main guide for expatriateworkers to make them aware of their rights and obligations. The Ministry of Labour wishesall expatriate workers asuccessful work period.
Part one: basic informationon the Kingdom of SaudiArabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaconsists of thirteen regions:
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Riyadh Region, Makka Region,the Eastern Region, MadinahRegion, Qassim Region, AseerRegion, Jazan Region, NajranRegion, Tabuk Region, theNorthern Frontiers Region, HailRegion, Baha Region & Jauf Region.Basic Information:Capital : RiyadhPopulation: 22.6 millionsReligion: IslamLanguage: ArabicNationalday: 23 SeptemberCurrency : 1 US$= SR 3.75 The Kingdom applies freemarket economy and opens thedoor for workers from allnationalities withoutrestrictions after they satisfyhealth, occupational,educational and trainingrequirements. Employers haveliberty to recruit workers fromall over the world in accordancewith the provisions of theLabour Law, the regulations &decisions rendered on itsimplementation and the otherrelevant laws applicable in theKingdom.
Part two: generaldirectives:
The Labour Law in Saudi Arabiais a balanced law that regulatesall aspects of labour relationsbetween workers andemployees and applicable to allSaudi and Non-Saudi workerswithout discrimination.Respecting the laws andcompliance with theirprovisions enhances labourrelations stability and acts as akey for progress anddevelopment. Upon thisconcept the Ministry of Labourissued this Guidebook forworkers and for all bodiesconcerned with labour relationsin the Kingdom. We adviseworkers, particularly, to abidewith the following:
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To conclude writtenwork contracts withtheir employers.
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To be punctual.
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To avoid absence fromwork without priorpermission or validreason.
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To obey the orders andinstructions of theirimmediate supervisors.
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To avoid assaultingsupervisors or themanager in-charge byword or hand.6-To refrain frommalingering.7-To abide withoccupational health &safety instructions.
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To avoid tampering withthe equipment and
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tools of firm or tools of work sites.
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To avoid escape fromwork place except inemergencies.10-To return to work intime after the elapse of annual vacation or anyother vacation.
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After entering theKingdom, a worker hasto make sure that hisemployer has startedprocedure for renderingwork license &residence permit(Iqama) within 90 daysfrom the date of arrival.Any permit orauthorization requiredby any other body forpracticing work orprofession will not beacceptable as asubstitute for worklicense.12-To avoid working forothers as it violates thelaw unless officialprocedure are satisfied.
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To avoid working in a job other than thatmentioned in the worklicense before satisfyingthe necessary legalprocedure.
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To appeal to thecompetent labour officein your work region if you face any problem orgrievance from theconcerned persons of the firm in which youwork and you fail tosettle it amicably.
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To avoid trafficking inpersons or in visas as itis an illegal practice andpunishable by the Law.
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A firm shall bearmedical costs of itsemployees according toits work organizationregulation approved bythe Ministry of Labouror to the Labour Law.
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A firm shall subscribefor all employees inOccupational HazardsBranch of SocialInsurance Law. Theprovisions of Occupational HazardsBranch of SocialInsurance Law shall beapplied on workaccidents andoccupational diseases.
Part three: residence permit(Iqama) & work license andrecruitment costs:
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An employer shall issueresidence permit(Iqama) & work licensefor the worker herecruits within 90 daysfrom the date of theworker's arrival at theKingdom. In case anemployer fails to issueresidence permit(Iqama) & work license,
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