Delays in salary payments violate labor law, says ministry
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources warns that late salary payments breach labor regulations and urges workers to report violations via its app.
Key Takeaways
AIA question was submitted to the official customer service account of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development by a follower, stating: "Hello, my company signed a contract with me via Qiwa, specifying salary payment on the 5th of each month. Last month, I received my May salary on June 26, and I have not yet received my June salary. Am I entitled to file a complaint and claim the rest of my contract since they have breached the contract terms?"
The Ministry, via its official X account, clarified that delaying wage payments is a violation of the law. It noted that workers can report such violations through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development app for individuals at: hrsd.gov.sa/hrsd-app
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Social security eligibility objections
The Social Security and Empowerment account announced the deadline for submitting objections regarding eligibility for the previous social security payment, in accordance with the rules of the social security system for objections and eligibility announcements.
According to the Social Security and Empowerment account, the last date to submit an objection regarding social security eligibility is the 27th of this month.
Beneficiaries are urged to complete their objection requests and attach the required documents via the Social Support and Protection Platform at: https://sbis.hrsd.gov.sa/#/login.