What's happened?

The Saudi Arabian Labor Law (enacted by Saudi Arabia Royal Decree No. M51/1426 and contained in Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 219/1426 comprehensively governs all aspects of employment relationships in the Kingdom. It has been amended a number of times since its introduction, most recently in October 2015 with the passage of Saudi Arabia Royal Decree No. M46/1436.

The country's authorities have now issued the Implementing Regulations to clarify particular provisions as well as clarify aspects of the Implementing Regulations issued under Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 693/1/1428 and the Implementing Regulations on Recruitment Companies, Labour Recruitment and Provision of Labor Services under Saudi Arabia Ministerial Decision No. 1/1/1998.

What do the 2016 Implementing Regulations cover?