Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social development (MHRSD) has confirmed that the employer is responsible for paying the fees of changing profession for non-Saudi workers.

MHRSD also said that the employers are responsible to pay the fees of several matters for non-Saudi workers, such as: the fees of residency (Iqama), work license including their renewal, and the fines resulting from delay.

Moreover, exit and return fees, in addition to the non-Saudi worker ticket to their home country after the end of contract between the two parties.

MHRSD said that the employee deserves to obtain an experience certificate after the end of the work contract without any charges, as it must clarify the date of joining/ending in the work, as well as his last wage.