MLSD fines two private schools SR1.831m fine for labor law and nationalization violations

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development announced its department of inspection and development of work environment detected six violations relating to the nationalization decisions and the Labor Market at two private schools, as well as penalize them with a fine of SR1.831 million.

MLSD spokesman Khaled Abalkhail said the violations included employment of dependents without a valid permit as per the ministry’s conditions and procedures, as well as failing to pay wages on time.

Abalkhail added the ministry tracked down 75 female expat workers from various nationalities taking up jobs exclusive for Saudi nationals at the private schools and also found they delayed wages for 32 Saudi female workers.

The spokesman stressed the ministry is resolute to implement inspection visits and campaigns on various establishments to ensure they comply with the nationalization process and the Labor Law.

He pointed out the ministry is keen to generate job opportunities for Saudi men and women who wish to work at private schools, clarifying that the ministry’s efforts in nationalizing vital sectors and commercial activities would contribute to achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and raising the participation of Saudi nationals in the workforce.

On the other hand, Abalkhail urged customers to cooperate with the ministry and report labor violations through the ‘Ma3an Lil Rasd’ website or the unified customer service no. (19911), assuring all reports would be dealt with a prompt respond as the ministry seeks to improve, develop and regulate the labor sector.