The rights and duties of domestic workers and employers in Saudi Arabia are an essential element of society’s fabric, with the values of justice, balance and mutual respect.
The relationship between domestic workers and employers is an important focus in building a society based on cooperation and understanding.
In this spirit, we are discussing in this article the foundations and controls of the parties’ rights and duties, with a view to promoting justice and stability in this vital relationship.
Domestic workers’ rights
Securing domestic workers’ rights is crucial in modern societies, where this category plays a vital role in facilitating the daily lives of families and individuals.
From this perspective, we seek to highlight domestic workers’ rights and the need to respect and provide them, thereby contributing to building a healthy and safe working environment and ensuring their stability and comfort.
– Healthy and safe working environment:
The employer must provide a working environment that ensures the safety and health of domestic workers.
This includes providing the right conditions for working inside the home, such as providing the necessary safety equipment and providing protection against accidents and possible injuries.
– Necessary medical care:
The employer must provide the necessary health care for domestic labour, whether by providing health insurance or providing medical care when needed.
Medical care must include prevention and treatment in case of injury or illness.
Sick leave:
A domestic worker is entitled to up to thirty days’ paid sick leave per year, provided that a medical certificate proving the need for leave is provided.
Periodic and equitable remuneration:
Domestic workers are entitled to receive wages on a regular basis in accordance with their agreement with the employer.
The wage must be fair and appropriate for the services provided, and must be paid on agreed dates without delay or interruption.
Rest and Annual Leave:
Domestic workers have the right to rest and rest during working periods, including specific periods of dining and rest between work
Work for only 8 hours per day as well as a weekly rest day as agreed in the contract.
Contract renewal:
A domestic worker is entitled to one month’s paid leave if he has two years of service and wishes to renew the contract for a similar period.
End-of-service bonus:
Cheek worker is entitled
