In brief
Requires establishments to adopt rules protecting workers from misconduct: exploitation, threats, harassment, blackmail, insults and humiliation, and governs complaints, investigation, penalties and confidentiality.
Summary of the law
Key rules, rights and obligations
- Misconduct includes exploitation, threats, harassment, blackmail, enticement, fighting, insults, humiliation and indecent suggestion.
- The victim or a witness complains within five working days; the establishment forms an investigation committee and protects confidentiality.
- If the offender is the employer, complain to the competent government authorities.
Procedures and key deadlines
- Record the incident, time and witnesses and complain promptly. Harassment is also a separate crime under the Anti-Harassment Law.
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An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Forms of misconduct
- Filing a complaint
- In-house investigation committee
- Confidentiality
Timeline
- Issued: Published 4/2/1441H
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.
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