Fourth Phase of Wage Transfers for Domestic Workers Begins in Saudi
Saudi Arabia has made another big move to protect the rights of domestic workers. The Wage Protection System (WPS) for domestic workers has officially entered its fourth and final phase, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The goal of this move is to make sure that people get paid fairly, on time, and through official bank channels.
Why This Is So Important In Saudi Arabia?
The Wage Protection System has been around for a while, but now all employers of domestic workers have to use it. In this last phase, the program is only for homes and businesses that hire four or fewer domestic workers.
This means that you have to pay your housekeeper, driver, or nanny electronically through a bank or other financial institution that is approved. You won’t be able to pay salaries in cash anymore.
Who is Eligiable For This New Service?
Anyone in Saudi Arabia who hires domestic workers for jobs like these must follow this rule:
- Housekeepers
- Drivers for hire
- Nannies
- People who work in gardens
- Guards for security
- Cooks
- Or any other similar household help staff
What is the system for protecting wages?
The Wage Protection System is a digital payment system that protects workers and makes the job market more open. Employers can’t pay their employees in cash or by hand anymore. Instead, they have to send their wages through banks or other financial institutions that are approved.
The main goals of this system are
- Protect Workers’ Rights: Make sure that workers get their full pay on time, without any delays or unfair deductions.
- Make things more open:Make a clear digital record of salary payments that both the worker and the employer can see if they need to.
- Make the job market more modern: Make payments fair and organized to improve the relationship between employers and employees.
What should employers do after this system?
If you hire people to work in your home, you now need to:
- Sign up for the Wage Protection System at a bank or other financial institution that the Ministry has approved.
- This system lets you pay all of your employees’ salaries electronically every month.
- Employers who are used to paying in cash may feel like this is a change, but in the long run, it will be better for both sides because it will cut down on arguments and confusion.
What Does This System Mean?
The Ministry is putting this system in place to make the workplace more fair and organized. Everyone benefits from the system:
For workers, they are guaranteed fair treatment and on-time payments, which makes them feel more secure financially.
For Employers: The system helps them keep track of salary payments, which can protect them from false claims or misunderstandings.
The Wage Protection System now covers all employers of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, no matter how many people they hire, thanks to this fourth phase.
Some Extra Information You Must Know
This is a big step toward making sure that workers in Saudi Arabia are treated fairly. It shows that the government cares about protecting domestic workers, who are very important to families all over the country.
With this system in place, domestic workers can be sure that they will get paid fairly and on time. Employers also feel better knowing that there is an official record of their payments.
