Considerations for Female Employees in KSA

Analysis

The employment of women both foreign and national in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long been the subject of debate and examination by the Ministry of Labour. The Ministry of Labour has long aimed at increasing the rate of KSA female participation in the workforce. There have been misconceptions on the ability of women to work in the Kingdom and it is important to note that the amended labour law has a number of provisions which are expected to encourage women working. In this article we examine the main regulations on the employment of women as well as the amended labour law provisions.

Women are permitted to work in KSA in accordance with cultural and religious norms which require that female employees are segregated from male colleagues in the workplace, with separate facilities, work stations and work place entrances. It is worth noting that observing such regulations can sometimes be conditions of a property lease for the use of office premises. These restrictions remain important to observe as the Ministry of Labour has power to inspect the premises and order a temporary closure for remedial purposes.

Restrictions on Roles