Saudi workers advised to pursue legal action over delayed salaries
Key takeaways
- The advisory stresses that employees should not continue working silently if wages are withheld and instead take lawful action through the official channels provided by the Saudi authorities.
- Under the guidance, workers can lodge complaints through the Qiwa platform, where labour disputes are formally registered and reviewed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
- Employees in Saudi Arabia have also been encouraged to seek mediation through the Wadi portal before escalating matters to court.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Workers in Saudi Arabia facing delays in salary payments have been urged to make use of the legal protections available under the Kingdom’s labour laws, according to Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The advisory stresses that employees should not continue working silently if wages are withheld and instead take lawful action through the official channels provided by the Saudi authorities.
Under the guidance, workers can lodge complaints through the Qiwa platform, where labour disputes are formally registered and reviewed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The process is aimed at ensuring employers are held accountable and disputes are addressed swiftly.
Employees in Saudi Arabia have also been encouraged to seek mediation through the Wadi portal before escalating matters to court. The platform is designed to facilitate settlements between workers and employers, with many cases reportedly resolved during the reconciliation stage.