Reform of the Rights of Domestic Workers

Saudi Arabia issued a new law, comprising 33 articles, for domestic workers on 2 October 2023, which will come into effect a (Hijri) year from its issuance on 21 September 2024. Key reforms include an explicit ban on passport confiscation, the establishment of maximum working hours, and the introduction of occupational safety and health regulations for the first time. The new law introduces a new section that outlines specific situations in which domestic workers have the right to terminate their contract while still preserving their entitlements.