Saudi Arabia: Approve the launch of the contract documentation
| Title | Saudi Arabia: Approve the launch of the contract documentation |
| Date of conclusion | 23/04/2019 |
| Entry into force | Following the date of its issuance. |
| Text version(s) | English |
| Source | Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), Ministerial |
| Decision No. 156309 of 2019: Saudi Arabia (23 Apr 2019) | |
| Accessed: 11 May 2023. | |
| Keywords | Saudi Arabia; Laws & Regulations; Policy; Labour |
Abstract
The government has approved an electronic authentication program for employment contracts in the private sector. Entities must authenticate newly issued contracts and follow relevant labor laws and regulations. Workers of non-compliant entities or those with unauthenticated contracts may be employed without the consent of their existing employer.