[Saudi Arabia] Key changes for employers in 2025

Recent amendments to Saudi Arabia’s labour law proposed in August 2024 are set to take effect this month, 180 days from their publication in the Kingdom’s official Gazette, Mondaq reports.

The amendments introduce several significant changes to the KSA Labor Law with Implementing Regulations to the KSA Labor Law yet to be released.

Current key updates reportedly include additional definitions, expanded employer responsibilities, enhanced worker protections, and new regulations governing specific employment aspects. The amendments cover a broader range of employment activities, including outsourcing. Worker rights are more detailed in the amendments, including worker rights concerning resignation, grievance procedures and leave entitlements together with contract terms, working conditions and training. 

The amendments also introduce a new framework for maritime employment contracts. Further clarifications are expected upon the release of the Implementing Regulations.

Source: Mondaq

Recent amendments to Saudi Arabia’s labour law proposed in August 2024 are set to take effect this month, 180 days from their publication in the Kingdom’s official Gazette, Mondaq reports.

The amendments introduce several significant changes to the KSA Labor Law with Implementing Regulations to the KSA Labor Law yet to be released.

Current key updates reportedly include additional definitions, expanded employer responsibilities, enhanced worker protections, and new regulations governing specific employment aspects. The amendments cover a broader range of employment activities, including outsourcing. Worker rights are more detailed in the amendments, including worker rights concerning resignation, grievance procedures and leave entitlements together with contract terms, working conditions and training. 

The amendments also introduce a new framework for maritime employment contracts. Further clarifications are expected upon the release of the Implementing Regulations.

Source: Mondaq