Working in Saudi Arabia with wrong notions about this country caused may be bad, yes, bad for your short stint there or for the long-term path of your career there. The western media, (ok, for the sake of being fair, we’ll add the words “most of” the western media) have painted a bad picture for […]
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How To Claim OWWA P26,000 Financial Assistance For KSA OFWs
News recently broke that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will be offering an exclusive one-time financial assistance worth Php 20,000.00 for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). OFWs who are qualified for the said grant are those who have not receive their salaries or end-of-service benefits from the […]
New KSA Regulations Impose Penalties For Abusive Employers
To protect workers throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Labor has implemented new regulations implementing penalties for employers who are abusive to their workers in any way. For example, it is prohibited in KSA for an employer to retain the passport of their employees and a violator who does that will be […]
Importance Of Filipinos In Saudi Arabia
“In a relatively short span,” according to Abdulateef Al-Mulhim, “Filipinos have become an important part of the Saudi society.” In a blog article he wrote for Arab News, Al-Mulhim pointed out how Pinoy workers have truly become viral for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s economy. He pointed out that Filipinos started coming to the Kingdom […]
GOSI Occupational Injury Benefits For Saudi Employees And Expatriates
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all employees – whether locals or expatriates – are required to register with the General Organization of Social Insurance (GOSI). Employers, on the other hand, will have to pay a percentage of the employee’s salary each month as a GOSI contribution. This is an important obligation that leads to […]
OFWs Express Concern About Possible Foreign Worker Taxation In Saudi Arabia
If you ask any overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), they will readily tell you that one of the best perks of being employed there is that foreign workers are exempted from paying tax there. This, however, may soon change with Saudi’s new tax plan, according to some rumors. In […]
Customs and Human Rights Laws in Saudi Arabia
On your way to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time? Whether you are headed there for leisure or employment purposes, it is important to be aware about the country’s customs and human rights laws. That way, you can make the most of your time and stay out of trouble at the same […]
OFW in Saudi – KSA Ministry of Labor Announces New Regulations For Worker Protection
For OFWs in Saudi Arabia, here are some useful information that you can use for your well-being and protection. The Ministry of Labor has announced new regulations that fines will be implemented should employers violate your rights. For example, your employer will be fined SR2,000 if he or she keeps your passport. On top of […]