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1、1Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaMinistry of LabourGuidebook for expatriatesrecruited for work in theKingdom of Saudi ArabiaSecond edition20062Table of contents Subject: Introduction :Part one : basic information on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Part two : general directives Part three : work license, residenc
2、e permit (Iqama) and recruitment costs Part four : work contract Part five : working hours & vacations Part six : work contract expiry Part seven : national recruitment offices Part eight : labour offices & commissions for settlement of labour disputes Part nine : telephone numbers of labour offices
3、 and Expatriate Workers Care Dept. 3IntroductionThe Ministry of Labour of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes all expatriates recruited for work in the Kingdom and wishes them a successful work period until they return to their home countries after the end of their work period. The Ministry of Labo
4、ur and all concerned bodies assure all workers that they are guests of the Ministry and that it is eager to take care of them in accordance with the rules of Islamic Sharia, the applicable laws and international conventions. The Ministry of Labour prepared this Guidebook for all expatriates recruite
5、d for work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide them with basic information on the Kingdom and to clarify the provisions of the Labour Law, the regulations & decisions rendered pursuant to it which define the relationship between the worker and the employer in order to create a suitable environ
6、ment for expatriate workers, to maintain their rights, to establish a proper relationship between the two parties and to make better understanding of the labour market in the Kingdom. The Ministry hopes this Guidebook will realize its objectives, provide answers to expatriate workers inquiries and m
7、ake them know about work environment in the Kingdom in order to be adapted to it after arrival.We would be grateful if foreign embassies and consulates in the Kingdom could- in coordination with the competent authorities in their countries- take this Guidebook as a main guide for expatriate workers
8、to make them aware of their rights and obligations. The Ministry of Labour wishes all expatriate workers a successful work period. Ministry of Labour4Part one: basic information on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of thirteen regions: Riyadh Region, Makka Region, the
9、Eastern Region, Madinah Region, Qassim Region, Aseer Region, Jazan Region, Najran Region, Tabuk Region, the Northern Frontiers Region, Hail Region, Baha Region & Jauf Region. Capital : Riyadh Population : 22.6 millions Religion : Islam Language : Arabic National day : 1st of Libra corresponding to 2
10、3 September Currency : Saudi Riyal (100 hallas); 1 US$= SR 3.75 The Kingdom applies free market economy and opens the door for workers from all nationalities without restrictions after they satisfy health, occupational, educational and training requirements. Employers have liberty to recruit workers
11、 from all over the world in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Law, the regulations & decisions rendered on its implementation and the other relevant laws applicable in the Kingdom. Part two: general directives: The Labour Law in Saudi Arabia is a balanced law that regulates all aspects of
12、 labour relations between workers and employees and applicable to all Saudi and Non-Saudi workers without discrimination. Respecting the laws and compliance with their provisions enhances labour relations stability and acts as a key for progress and development. Upon this concept the Ministry of Lab
13、our issued this Guidebook for workers and for all bodies concerned with labour relations in the Kingdom. We advise workers, particularly, to abide with the following: 1- To conclude written work contracts with their employers. 2- To be punctual. 3- To avoid absence from work without prior permission
14、 or valid reason. 4- To obey the orders and instructions of their immediate supervisors. 55- To avoid assaulting supervisors or the manager in-charge by word or hand. 6- To refrain from malingering. 7- To abide with occupational health & safety instructions. 8- To avoid tampering with the equipment
15、and tools of firm or tools of work sites. 9- To avoid escape from work place except in emergencies. 10- To return to work in time after the elapse of annual vacation or any other vacation. 11- After entering the Kingdom, a worker has to make sure that his employer has started procedure for rendering
16、 work license & residence permit (Iqama) within 90 days from the date of arrival. Any permit or authorization required by any other body for practicing work or profession will not be acceptable as a substitute for work license. 12- To avoid working for others as it violates the law unless official procedure are satisfied. 13- To avoid working in a job other than that mentioned in the work license before satisfying the necessary legal procedure.
