Saudi Arabia Introduces Stricter Labour Penalties with Fines up to SR250,000

Saudi Arabia has rolled out an updated labour violations schedule, introducing fines of up to SR250,000 for non-compliance, with a strong focus on protecting working women, families, and workplace standards. The updated regulations include a dedicated clause safeguarding maternity leave rights, classifying violations as serious. Employers failing to comply will face SR1,000 per affected employee. […]