Saudi Arabia has introduced stricter labor regulations for foreign workers, marking a significant policy shift aimed at improving workplace discipline and legal compliance.
According to the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment in Islamabad, the updated rules will apply to all expatriates seeking employment in the Kingdom under the revised Saudi labor law framework.
Under the new policy, individuals travelling for work must be at least 21 years old and are required to strictly adhere to their employment contracts. Authorities have also introduced tighter rules on leave and absenteeism.
Workers who fail to return on time after annual leave will be marked absent, while those missing work without prior notice for 30 consecutive days, or accumulating 60 days of intermittent absence, may face termination of their contracts.
Officials said the move is intended to enforce discipline and ensure compliance with labor laws across workplaces.
Pakistani workers have been advised to complete all legal documentation before departure and fully understand the new regulations to avoid penalties.
The development follows a broader crackdown by Saudi authorities, with the Saudi General Directorate of Passports reportedly issuing over 15,000 decisions in a single month against violations of residency, labor, and border laws.
Penalties for violations include fines, imprisonment, and deportation, highlighting the Kingdom’s stricter enforcement approach.
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