11 worker's rights to be considered trafficking in persons crime if violated
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has revealed 11 worker’s rights that must be obtained, or it will be considered as one of the trafficking in persons crimes if violated by employers.
The Ministry clarified the 11 types of rights, noting that they include the importance of the worker keeping his official documents; the worker has the right to read the work contract before signing with the importance of obtaining a copy of the contract.
In addition, the worker has the right not to be charged the financial fees to renew his official documents: he also has the right to refuse to sign the documents without the worker’s consent: he also has the right to receive humane treatment.
Among the rights revealed by the MHRSD, the worker has the right to refuse to work for someone other than his employer unless it is in accordance with the system; he also has the right to receive his wages on time; as well as it is necessary to take breaks during work.
The worker has the right to obtain a written or documented work contract according to the ministerial decision regulating this matter; the worker has the right to be given the travel tickets' value and final exit, as well as the transfer of services.
The worker’s rights also include the right to refuse to work under sun or in bad climatic conditions without taking necessary precautions in the periods specified by a decision of the minister.
