Saudi Arabia Enforces Insurance As A Part Of Domestic Workers Contracts
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Roshan Amiri
- . August 20, 2022
- . Update: August 25, 2022 1:10 am
Saudi arabia–Domestic labour contracts will now become a reality as Saudi Arabia is now seeking to introduce insurance as a part of domestic workers personal protection. Beneficiaries of insurance will now be informed when labour contracts are concluded, according to a new ruling by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. This is a related decision to introduction of domestic labour contracts.
This development has been done in order to buffer the impact of losing a job, without prior notice. In cases of the house worker’s escape, illness, death or wish not to continue in work, there will be insurance preserving the recruiter’s right and will be provided at affordable prices.
Further, employer now has to adhere to the provision of insurance as a part of the employment contract. Once an employer contacts a recruitment office to get hold of some domestic labour, the insurance price will then be calculated and included in the formal contract. This way, the employer cannot deny giving insurance to his/her employee.
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