{"id":19124,"date":"2024-08-28T11:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T11:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/?p=19124"},"modified":"2025-12-05T15:08:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T15:08:13","slug":"ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"KSA LABOR LAW OVERHAUL: A NEW ERA FOR WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#KEY_CHANGES_AND_THEIR_IMPLICATIONS_IN_THE_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW\" >KEY CHANGES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS IN THE SAUDI LABOR LAW<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#IMPACT_OF_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW_CHANGES_ON_EMPLOYERS_AND_EMPLOYEES\" >IMPACT OF SAUDI LABOR LAW CHANGES ON EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#CHALLENGES_AND_OPPORTUNITIES_IN_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW\" >CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN SAUDI LABOR LAW<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Challenges\" >Challenges<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Implementation_Challenges\" >Implementation Challenges:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Economic_Impacts\" >Economic Impacts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Regulation_Enforcement\" >Regulation Enforcement:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Labour_Disputes\" >Labour Disputes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Unintended_Outcomes\" >Unintended Outcomes:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Opportunities\" >Opportunities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Greater_productivity\" >Greater productivity:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Talent_attraction_and_retention\" >Talent attraction and retention:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Economic_expansion\" >Economic expansion:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Innovation_and_competitiveness\" >Innovation and competitiveness:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#Social_responsibility\" >Social responsibility:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#BUSINESS_IMPACT_OF_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW\" >BUSINESS IMPACT OF SAUDI LABOR LAW\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#IMPACT_ON_SAUDIZATION\" >IMPACT ON SAUDIZATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/news\/ksa-labor-law-overhaul-a-new-era-for-workers-and-employers\/#CONCLUSION\" >CONCLUSION<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<em><strong>This article has been researched and written by the Business Development Team at Creation Business Consultants. AI has not been used in generating this article.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant labour market transformation with the recent approval of amendments to the KSA Labour Law. These changes will go into effect after a period of 180 days following the publication in the Legal Gazette, with the main purposes to modernise the labour market, improve the protections for workers, and reduce burdens for employers.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row title=&#8221;BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; gradient_color_1=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; gradient_color_2=&#8221;blue&#8221; gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#dd3333&#8243; gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#eeee22&#8243; gradient_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#ededed&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_color=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_background=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; shape=&#8221;rounded&#8221; color=&#8221;grey&#8221; size=&#8221;md&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_block=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_type=&#8221;typicons&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-adjust&#8221; i_icon_openiconic=&#8221;vc-oi vc-oi-dial&#8221; i_icon_typicons=&#8221;typcn typcn-chevron-right&#8221; i_icon_entypo=&#8221;entypo-icon entypo-icon-note&#8221; i_icon_linecons=&#8221;vc_li vc_li-heart&#8221; i_icon_monosocial=&#8221;vc-mono vc-mono-fivehundredpx&#8221; i_icon_material=&#8221;vc-material vc-material-cake&#8221; i_icon_pixelicons=&#8221;vc_pixel_icon vc_pixel_icon-alert&#8221; custom_onclick=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fcontact-us%2F&#8221; custom_onclick_code=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_type=&#8221;typicons&#8221; i_icon_typicons=&#8221;typcn typcn-chevron-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen-sa%2Fcontact-us%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KEY_CHANGES_AND_THEIR_IMPLICATIONS_IN_THE_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #039c7f;\"><b>KEY CHANGES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS IN THE SAUDI LABOR LAW<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new legislation contains a vital advancement because it establishes explicit procedures for employees who want to resign from their work agreements while also defining employer responsibilities regarding resignation postponement rights for 60-day periods under certain situations.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation now permits employers to exchange overtime wage payments for compensatory time off in cases when employees agree to the arrangement. The new law requires employers to supply employees with housing or transportation benefits or equivalent compensation. The probation period now lasts up to 180 days, which provides both employers and employees with improved certainty and predictability. The contract remains open for termination by either party throughout the probationary period.<\/p>\n<p>The new leave provisions allow women to receive 12 months of maternity leave, while men now receive three days of parental leave. The law now extends its coverage to workers operating vessels below 500 tons while implementing stricter penalties for illegal recruitment practices and better defining contract terms for foreign workers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMPACT_OF_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW_CHANGES_ON_EMPLOYERS_AND_EMPLOYEES\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #039c7f;\"><b>IMPACT OF SAUDI LABOR LAW CHANGES ON EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saudi employers will have to come to terms with these changes by updating employment contracts, reassessing HR policies, making reasonable accommodations, and efficiently assisting employees with the resignation process. It will be important for employers to stay up to date with the implementing regulations and any additional clarifications.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi workers can look forward to a number of benefits from these reforms, including additional entitlements, clearer expectations of what their employer is obliged to provide, and improved working conditions. The requirement for either accommodation or transportation entitlements will help to contribute to overall employee well-being.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CHALLENGES_AND_OPPORTUNITIES_IN_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #039c7f;\"><b><span style=\"color: #039c7f;\">CHALLENGES<\/span> AND OPPORTUNITIES IN SAUDI LABOR LAW<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The modulation of KSA labour laws will undoubtedly present both employers and employees with a new set of challenges. While the reforms are for the purpose of creating a more equitable and productive labour market, the road ahead for employers and employees will be fraught with enforceable challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementation_Challenges\"><\/span>Implementation Challenges:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">It will take time to develop new policies, procedures, and systems in order to comply with the amended regulations, which may require the hiring of additional personnel or consultants.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Impacts\"><\/span>Economic Impacts:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Rising labour costs will reduce profit margins and could lead to cuts in staffing, reduced hours paid to staff, wages or prices of goods and services.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulation_Enforcement\"><\/span>Regulation Enforcement:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Ensuring the labour law regulation is enforced consistently will require a sufficient (human, material, financial) resource to be put into place.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labour_Disputes\"><\/span>Labour Disputes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Increased labour disputes with existing and future employees may arise from the introduction of the new entitlements of employees.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unintended_Outcomes\"><\/span>Unintended Outcomes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">As a result of the increase in costs of employment, this could lead to a reduction in hiring.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opportunities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greater_productivity\"><\/span>Greater productivity:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Higher employee satisfaction and morale can bring an increase in productivity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talent_attraction_and_retention\"><\/span>Talent attraction and retention:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Enhancing benefits could also make Saudi Arabia an attractive place for talent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_expansion\"><\/span>Economic expansion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">A more robust state of affairs in the limping labour market would boost investor confidence, therefore\u2002attracting FDI\u200e.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovation_and_competitiveness\"><\/span>Innovation and competitiveness:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Training as an investment in human capital would better sell innovation and competitiveness.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_responsibility\"><\/span>Social responsibility:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">It would boost Saudi Arabia\u2019s social responsibility performance to improve the conditions of\u2002the workers.<\/p>\n<p>To scale up\u2002benefits and minimise potential challenges, government and businesses must work together to establish an implementation strategy, support, and an evolving dispute resolution process. Then\u2002progress would depend on a transparent accountability system, monitoring and evaluation of reforms.<\/p>\n<p>By addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities, Saudi Arabia can build a more sustainable, inclusive and\u2002vibrant labour market<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BUSINESS_IMPACT_OF_SAUDI_LABOR_LAW\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #039c7f;\"><b>BUSINESS IMPACT OF SAUDI LABOR LAW\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new labour law creates a difficult operating environment for any business. Multinational corporations (MNCs) will have to modify their HR strategies to meet the new regulations. While the greater labour costs will eventually impact the profits of MNCs, the ability for companies to enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and retention offers opportunities for growth. MNCs that have a strong HR functionality and a clear moral obligation to corporate social responsibility will have better outcomes in adjusting to the novel labour laws.<\/p>\n<p>Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have their own challenges and advantages. The costs related to mandated allowances and administrative burden will put added costs on SMEs&#8217; business, which can take time to adjust their resources, too. Nevertheless, SMEs may also achieve productivity gains, hiring from a more diverse and wider talent pool, and possibly additional government support.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMPACT_ON_SAUDIZATION\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #039c7f;\"><b>IMPACT ON SAUDIZATION<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through greater job satisfaction, increased talent development, and improved foreign investment influx, the new labour law will indirectly encourage Saudization. However, other factors, including the presence of suitable jobs for Saudi nationals, the effectiveness of training, and the attractiveness of jobs in KSA, will have an important influence on the success of Saudization. The law certainly will provide more favourable conditions for Saudization, but it will not lead to it on its own.<\/p>\n<p>To realise the aims of Saudization, it is imperative that any labour law reform is accompanied by development initiatives that will channel into Saudi talent, develop jobs in priority sectors, and provide employers incentives to hire Saudi nationals. This will also be important to less the massive differential between the wages of Saudis and expatriates to stop Saudis being drawn to the public sector rather than competing in a market environment in the private sector.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONCLUSION\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #039c7f;\"><b>CONCLUSION<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The changes to the KSA Labour Laws highlight the direction of labour market development in the KSA. Although many challenges remain, the long-term gains will be substantial. In order to fulfil the potential of the labour reforms, it is essential to provide sustained support for businesses and proper implementation.<\/p>\n<p>By fostering a more equitable and balanced workplace, these changes have the potential to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for both employers and employees.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12266&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle_2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/scott-cairns\/\">Scott Cairns<\/a>, <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Managing Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scott-cairns-5001a95\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/download.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"37\" height=\"37\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/download.png 225w, https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/download-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/download-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 37px) 100vw, 37px\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion spacing=&#8221;1&#8243; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;ARTICLE UPDATES LOG&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1682511105393-b019fb54-a8b8f38e-22f2&#8243;][vc_column_text]This Article was reviewed and updated on Aug 28th, 2024 by Sam Thomas.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This Article was reviewed and updated on Dec 4th, 2025 by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creationbc.com\/en-sa\/scott-cairns\/\">Scott Cairns<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article has been researched and written by the Business Development Team at Creation Business Consultants. AI has not been used in generating this article. &nbsp; Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant labour market transformation with the recent approval of amendments to the KSA Labour Law. 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