Saudi Ministry's New Initiative: Regulating Domestic Worker Contract Termination due to Absence
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources introduced an initiative to enhance the contractual relationship for domestic workers.
This includes new regulations for terminating employment contracts when a domestic worker is absent.
The ministry explained that this is part of their ongoing efforts to improve labor market regulations, boost the recruitment sector, and protect the rights of all parties involved.
The initiative aims to make the market more attractive and flexible while improving the contractual relationship between employers and workers.
The text explains that if an employer terminates a domestic worker's contract due to their absence within the first two years of entering the country, the worker must leave the country permanently within 60 days.
Failure to do so results in a violation of residency and work regulations.
If the contract is terminated due to absence after two years of work, the worker can either leave permanently or transfer to a new employer within 60 days to avoid violation status.
The employer can report absences to the Ministry, but has the option to cancel the report within 15 days.
The text describes a new report initiative called "Musaned," which allows for the finalization of domestic worker contracts under certain conditions.
The initiative offers two services: Contract Termination due to Absence from Work and Labor Mobility.
It applies to all domestic workers within defined controls and aims to protect the rights of both parties.
The initiative will take effect 120 days after its publication on March 28, 2024.
After this period, contracts can only be finalized through the Musaned platform or with a final exit request.