In brief
Governs labour inspectors: their powers to enter premises and request records, types of visits, and how serious and minor violations are handled.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Inspectors may enter workplaces at any time during working hours (Article 9); employers must cooperate and provide requested records (Article 12).
- Minor violations receive an electronic warning to correct within three working days; serious ones are recorded in a violation report at once (Article 17).
Practical tip
- Check your establishment's platform notifications daily: the correction window is short and a missed warning becomes a fine.
- Obstructing an inspector or refusing records is itself a violation.
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
- Inspectors' powers
- Employer duties during inspection
- Electronic warning for minor violations
- Violation report for serious violations
Timeline
- Issued: Published 27/4/1443H
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