Saudi Arabia to implement employment law reform
The government of Saudi Arabia recently approved amendments to Saudi Labor Law which include expanding bereavement leave entitlements and increasing maternity leave, among others.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increases its Value-Added Tax rate
The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) passed a new law increasing the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services from 5% to 15%. The VAT rate increase was announced on 11 May 2020, and entered into effect […]
Saudi Arabia drafts law criminalizing sexual harassment
The government of Saudi Arabia recently introduced a draft law that criminalizes sexual harassment (a maximum of five years in prison and a fine up to SAR 300,000). The draft law was drafted primarily in response to the higher risk […]
Saudi Arabia amends gender discrimination regulations
The Ministry of Labor and Social Development amended the model Internal Work Regulations (IWR) to prohibit segregation and wage discrimination between males and females and introduce the requirement to obtain the employee’s written consent in the event of a transfer […]