Since the start of 2024, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development inspected over 700,200 private sector facilities, issuing 88,776 warnings and identifying 107,329 noncompliant establishments.
Key violations included failure to raise wages, unpaid salaries, and illegal employment of foreigners in reserved positions, with 93.5% of establishments now compliant with job localization policies.
The ministry also conducted 840 inspections at petrol stations and service centers, and continues to urge reporting of violations through the unified number 19911 or its smartphone app.
Riyadh, August 25, 2024 — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has been actively monitoring the private sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia throughout 2024. Since the beginning of the year up until mid-July, ministry teams have inspected over 700,200 private sector facilities as part of their rigorous efforts to regulate and oversee the labor market. These inspections are crucial for ensuring that businesses adhere to labor laws and regulations.
During this period, the ministry issued 88,776 warnings to establishments found violating various labor regulations. A total of 107,329 establishments were reported for noncompliance with several aspects of the labor law. Specific violations included 59,891 instances where employers failed to adjust wages as mandated by the ministry, 16,295 cases where employees had not received their salaries, and 7,662 cases involving the employment of foreigners in positions designated exclusively for Saudi nationals.
In addition to addressing these violations, the ministry has intensified its efforts to enforce job localization policies. Monitoring teams visited 522,092 establishments to ensure compliance with localization requirements. These visits resulted in the creation of 9,712 job opportunities for Saudi citizens and helped achieve the target localization rates across various sectors. The compliance rate with job localization decisions has increased to 93.5%.
The ministry's efforts also extended to conducting 840 inspections at petrol stations and service centers throughout the Kingdom, in collaboration with relevant authorities. These inspections are part of a broader strategy to ensure that all facilities adhere to legal and regulatory standards.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development continues its comprehensive inspection tours across all regions and governorates of the Kingdom. It encourages the public to report any labor law violations by calling the unified number 19911 or using the ministry's smartphone application, ensuring that everyone plays a part in maintaining fair and lawful practices in the labor market.