FIFA and BWI Forge Five-Year Agreement to Improve Sports Industry Working Conditions
FIFA and the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) have signed a new five-year collaboration agreement, running through 2030, aimed at promoting decent, safe, and fair working conditions for all workers involved in the construction and renovation of stadiums and infrastructure linked to FIFA tournaments. The agreement formalizes joint inspections, training, and reporting mechanisms, building […]
Saudi Arabia Launches New Occupational Fitness and Health Screening Regulation
Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive framework aimed at improving workforce health and workplace safety: the Occupational Fitness & Non-communicable Diseases Examinations Regulation. Announced by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, in his role as Chair of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), the regulation sets a standard for medical […]
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. […]
Saudi Arabia Achieves 94% Compliance as Midday Outdoor Work Ban Ends
The three-month midday outdoor work ban in Saudi Arabia has successfully concluded, with private sector compliance reaching an impressive 94%, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced. The ban, enforced from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. between June 15 and September 15, aimed to protect workers from direct sunlight and prevent heat-related health […]