Managers Could Face 1 Year in Jail for Employing Violators in Saudi Arabia
Managers in Saudi Arabia could face up to one year in jail for employing expatriates who violate residency or labor regulations.
The responsible manager of an establishment that employs expatriates in violation of Saudi regulations could face up to one year in prison, according to a warning issued by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior.
The warning covers establishments that employ expatriates who violate residency or labor regulations, allow their workers to work for their own account or for others, or employ workers registered under another employer.
If the responsible manager is an expatriate, the penalties may also include deportation from Saudi Arabia, according to the Ministry.
Establishments involved in such violations could face a fine of up to SAR 100,000.
They may also be banned from recruiting workers for up to five years, while the violation may be publicly announced.
The Ministry urged the public to support efforts to combat violations of residency, labor and border security regulations. It called on individuals and establishments not to employ, shelter, transport or conceal violators.
Residents can report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
In other regions of Saudi Arabia, violations can be reported by calling 999.
The Ministry said reports will be handled with complete confidentiality and that the person reporting will not bear responsibility for the violation.
Sources
- Ministry of Interior - Saudi Arabiax.com(opens in a new tab)
- Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa(opens in a new tab)
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