Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced a ban on employers collecting any form of fees from domestic workers, including recruitment, work permits, transfer of service, or change of profession charges.

According to the Guide to the Rights and Obligations of Domestic Workers , obtained by Arabic daily Okaz , violators will face fines of up to Saudi Riyals 20,000 (Rs 4,67,866) and a three-year ban on recruiting domestic workers. The new rules are part of the Kingdom’s efforts to protect workers’ rights and promote fair employment practices.

Domestic worker rights under Saudi law

The guide highlights key entitlements for domestic workers to ensure decent working and living conditions. These include:

Timely payment

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