What to do if your salary is delayed — 30-day rule, worker rights
Key takeaways
- To qualify, the employment contract must be notarized or updated via the Qiwa platform and have an enforcement number from the Ministry of Justice’s Documentation Center.
- This is part of Phase 2 of recognizing notarized employment contracts as enforceable documents, which began in October 2025 for fixed-term contracts.
- The Mudad digital payroll and compliance program automatically monitors wage payments:
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has clarified the official process employees should follow if their wages are delayed, as part of new enforcement rules under the Wage Protection Program and Qiwa platform.
According to MHRSD, if an employee does not receive their full wages within 30 days of the due date, or receives only partial payment after 90 days, they can submit an electronic enforcement request through the Najiz platform.
To qualify, the employment contract must be notarized or updated via the Qiwa platform and have an enforcement number from the Ministry of Justice’s Documentation Center. Once filed, the employer has 5 days from notification to file an objection.