WILL I BE ALLOWED TO CHANGE JOBS IN SAUDI ARABIA BEFORE THE CONTRACT EXPIRES? WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO CHANGE JOBS WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE EMPLOYER? HOW TO GET RE-ENTRY AND EXIT? WE KNOW THE HIGH KEY DOUBTS AND ANSWERS REGARDING THE REFORMS IN THE SAUDI LABOR SECTOR

 Will I Be Allowed To Change Jobs In Saudi Arabia Before The Contract Expires? What Should Be Done To Change Jobs Without The Permission Of The Employer? How To Get Re-entry And Exit? We Know The High Key Doubts And Answers Regarding The Reforms In The Saudi Labor Sector

 Riyadh: Officials Have Answered Various Questions About The New Measures Announced By The Saudi Ministry Of Human Resources In A Bid To Strengthen Bilateral Ties In The Country's Employment Sector.

Question 1: What Does Job Change Mean? 

Answer: At The End Of The Employment Contract, A Foreign Worker Can Transfer To Another Employer Without The Consent Of The Current Employer. If The Notice Period And The Specified Conditions Are Met, The Change Of Employment System Will Be Activated During The Contract Period.

Question 2: Will A Change Of Employment Be Allowed If One Year Has Elapsed Since Entering Saudi Arabia And At The Same Time The Employment Contract Has Not Expired? 

Answer: Job Change Is Possible. At The Same Time, He Will Be Subject To The Reparation Measures Prescribed By The Employment Contract. Notice Must Be Given To The Employer 90 Days Prior To The Transfer And No Violation Of Labor Law.

Question 3: Will The Change Of Employment Be Allowed To The Worker At The End Of The Contract? 

Answer: Change Of Job Will Be Allowed. Atonement Measures Do Not Apply.

Question 4: Is It Possible To Move To Another Employer Within One Year After The Change Of Job? 

Answer: It Is Possible To Change Again. The Worker And The Employer Must Meet The Eligibility Requirements. Notice Must Be Given To The Current Employer 90 Days In Advance. At The Same Time, It Will Be Subject To Reparation For Non-compliance With The Contract.

 Question 5: How Is Job Change Possible? 

Answer: The New Employer Will Send A Message To The Foreign Worker Accepting The Employment Contract Through The Khiva Application. The Rest Of The Steps Can Then Be Completed Through Khiva Itself. The Notification Will Then Be Sent To All The Concerned Sections.

Question 6: What Are The Exit And Re-entry Services? 

Ans: Exit Will Be Available Automatically Upon Termination Of Contract. Those Who Intend To Go For Re-entry Will Get The Re-entry Visa If They Apply Through Abshir Within The Contract Period.

 Question 7: Do Atonement Proceedings For Breach Of Employment Contract Apply To Both The Employer And The Employee? 

Answer: Whoever Terminates The Contract Will Be Subject To Reparation Proceedings.