In brief
Sets the rights and duties of agricultural workers and shepherds employed by individuals: contract, probation, hours, overtime, weekly rest, leave and the ban on using them in other work.
Summary of the law
Key points
- No one under 21 may be employed (Article 5).
- Up to 8 hours of actual work a day, no more than 5 hours in a row without a half-hour break, overtime at the hourly wage plus 50% of basic, and all hours on holidays count as overtime (Article 10).
- A paid weekly rest of at least 24 consecutive hours (Article 11).
Common violations
- Assigning work not agreed, work for others or on the worker's own account, or work outside the occupation on the residence permit (Article 6).
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- No work under 21
- Hours and overtime
- Weekly rest
- No work for others or outside the stated occupation
Timeline
- Issued: Published 19/8/1446H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Read the full Arabic text
Library content is simplified general information for awareness only. It is not legal advice and does not replace the official text. Laws change: always check the official source and consult a lawyer before acting. Library data last reviewed: .