Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced on Monday the results of a public opinion survey regarding updating the Schedule of Violations and Penalties in the Labor Law and its executive regulations.

According to the updated schedule of violations and penalties, employing Saudi nationals without a license incurs a fine of SR200000, and allowing a worker to leave their employer to work for another party is punishable by a fine of SR10,000 to SR20,000.

The updated schedule includes a clause specifying penalties for employers who fail to comply with the maternity leave provisions for working women. This violation, described in the schedule as "serious," incurs a fine of SR1000 and it will be multiplied by the number of affected employees.

The updated schedule also imposes SR3000 penalty for establishments with 50 or more female workers having 10 or more children under the age of six, but lacking childcare facilities or nurseries.

The regulations penalize failure to form a committee to investigate workplace misconduct, or failure to conduct an investigation and recommend disciplinary action against those found guilty within five working days, with a fine ranging from SR1000 to SR3000.

The amendments also stipulate a fine of SR500 for employers who fail to meet internal or external environmental requirements. Furthermore, engaging in recruitment, outsourcing, or labor services without obtaining license from the ministry is punishable by a fine ranging between SR200000 and SR250,000, according to the updated schedule.