Employers Could Face A 20,000 Fine And 3-Year Hiring Bans For Breaking Recruitment Laws!

Saudi Arabia is raising the bar when it comes to workers’ rights! The Kingdom has rolled out new, tougher regulations that ban employers from charging any fees to domestic workers,  including recruitment, work permits, iqama renewal, transfer of service, or change of profession.

Employers who break the law face fines of up to SR20,000 and a three-year ban on hiring domestic workers!

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 Repeat offenders could even face a permanent recruitment ban,  a clear message that exploitation won’t be tolerated. These updates come as part of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s new Guide to the Rights and Obligations of Domestic Workers, a move aimed at creating a fair, safe, and respectful work environment across Saudi households.

Here’s what domestic workers are now guaranteed:

• Full payment of wages as stated in their official contract.

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• One day off each week and at least eight hours of daily rest.

• One-month paid leave after two years of service.

• A free round-trip ticket home every two years.

• End-of-service pay equal to one month’s salary after four years.

• Right to keep their passport and iqama.

• Up to 30 days of sick leave per year with a medical report.

Employer obligations also just got a whole lot clearer, and everyone in the Kingdom are urged to follow these regulations.

Employers must now:

• Use official contracts approved by the ministry.

• Provide suitable housing and meals (or allowances).

• Ensure timely salary payments and proper healthcare.

• Let workers communicate freely with their families.

• Avoid giving unsafe or demeaning tasks.

Domestic workers are also expected to respect Saudi customs, protect household privacy, and uphold professionalism at work. With these strengthened measures, Saudi Arabia is showing its commitment to fairness, dignity, and justice,  ensuring that both employers and employees share a relationship built on respect and human values.