The Saudi Labour Law Training Program

Introduction

“New Implementing Regulations” introduced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) recently has many changes that the employee and employer should be aware of them. The new amendments were intended to narrow the gap between employment in the private and public sectors. An increase in Saudization and rights of employers to manage employees, particularly when dealing with employment termination.

Participants in the Saudi Labor Law training seminar will be able to:

• Be aware of their staff rights and their organization’s rights
• How to apply the newly introduced amendments in the Saudi Labor Law.
• Use the different methods in the process for local Recruitment of Citizens and Recruitment from Abroad
• Apply Employment contract processes such as entering into a work contract, ending the work contract, work contract termination and probation period
• Know the Time of Payment of Wages and Wages Deductions and Percentage of Deduction including the Working Hours and overtime Hours
• Apply the Rules and Conditions of Training and Qualification Obligatory to the Employer and for the Employer’s Workers
• Know the award and end of service benefits calculation
• How to deal with Annual Vacation, Holidays and Official Leaves, Personal Leaves, Leave for Exams and Sick Leave

Objectives

The new amendments to the Saudi Arabian Labour laws led to the reforms as the Saudi Ministry of Labor’s ongoing efforts to make the necessary balance between the creation of a dynamic marketplace for foreign businesses and the protection and development of the local workforce.

This training course aims to help the participants to:

• Gain an overview of KSA’s Labour law provisions
• Understand the Labour and immigration framework in KSA
• Be aware of the Special Rights for Workers especially the Employment of Working Women and the Female Work Field such as Female Work at Night and Providing a Suitable Environment for Female Workers
• Know how to implement the rules of Maternity Leave, Medical Care for Pregnancy and Birth and Maternity Leave
• Protect against Occupational Hazards such as Work Injuries, Medical Services
• How to know the details of the Settlement of Labour Disputes and conflicts
• Manage and fulfil the requirements to hire KSA nationals
• Learn the process for effecting lawful termination of employment
• Know how to apply the newly introduced amendments of the Saudi Labour Law
• The NEW amendments of the Saudi Labour Law include:
  • Probationary periods – Relocation – Notice periods – Leave – Compensation
  • Unauthorized leave – Renewability – References and sanctions
  • Maternity leave and Marriage, bereavement leave and Paternity leave
  • Training requirements
  • Working hours – Company policies and employment contracts
  • Work injuries – Enforcement

Training Methodology

This Saudi Labour Law training course will combine presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by video materials, activities, and case studies. Delegates will learn by active participation through inspiring presentation tools and interactive techniques presented in a lively, enthusiastic, and interesting style with open discussion forums, as related to their own organization’s operational activities. The course is designed to maximize delegate participation. This allows participants to discuss with other delegates and with the presenter their specific problems and appropriate solutions.

Who Should Attend?

The Saudi Labour Law training course is primarily intended for:

• Administrative Personnel
• HR / Recruitment Team
• Public Relations Officers
• Immigration / Labour Relations Personnel
• Compensation / Benefits Team
• In-house Lawyers

It is also beneficial to company secretaries and legal heads who have had minimal formal training in Labour law and wish to consolidate their experience in Saudi Labour Law.

Course Outline

Day 1 : General Rights for Workers

• Regulating Employment Mechanisms
• Employment Contract
• Employment of the Disabled
• Private Offices for Recruitment from Abroad
• Private Offices for Recruitment of Citizens
• Employment of Non-Saudis
• The Conditions for Granting the Work Permit
• Recruitment Regulations & Procedures

Day 2 : Training and Qualification

• Standards and Rules
• Probation Period
• Employers’ Duties
• Worker’s Duties
• Disciplinary Rules
• Work Contract Termination
• Leaving Work without Notice
• End-of-Service Award Calculation

Day 3 : Terms of work and conditions

• Wages Deductions
• Working Hours
• Annual Vacations
• Hajj Leaves
• Leave for Exams
• Unpaid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Part-Time Work

Day 4 : Protection Against Occupational Hazards

• High Risk Firm
• Major Accident
• Regulations of Major Hazards
• Work Injuries
• Procedures of Reporting Work Injuries
• Medical and Social Services
• Working in Remote Locations
• Employment of Working Women

Day 5 : Marine Work Contract

• Working Aboard the Vessel
• Mines and Quarries
• Work Inspection
• Labor Dispute Settlement Commission
• Punishments and Penalties
• Saudization: methods/approaches to reach compliance
• Hands-on training that focuses on Saudi HR operations
• Program Review and Post-Assessment