Official Saudi Authorities Governing Labor Matters
The governance of the employment relationship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is managed by a combination of legislative bodies, digital platforms, judicial authorities, and financial regulators.
Below is a structured list of the official Saudi authorities responsible for implementing, interpreting, and enforcing the Saudi Labor Law (SLL).
I. Legislative and Administrative Oversight
These entities are responsible for creating, executing, and regulating the Labor Law.
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)
The central administrative and legislative body. The MHRSD issues all regulations and decisions to implement the Labor Law, oversees labor market policies, and manages nationalization (Saudization) programs.
hrsd.gov.sa →Qiwa Platform
The primary digital interface for all MHRSD services. This is the official platform for issuing and managing all employment contracts, processing employee transfers, issuing visas, and ensuring establishment compliance.
qiwa.sa →Labor Office (MHRSD Branch)
The local, in-person administrative arm of the MHRSD. This is the office responsible for handling initial, amicable dispute settlements before a case is escalated to the Labor Court.
(Part of MHRSD)
Council of Ministers
The high-level legislative authority. The Council issues the overarching laws (like the Labor Law itself) and may, upon proposal by the MHRSD, set national policies like the minimum wage.
my.gov.sa →II. Judicial Authority and Dispute Resolution
This is the judicial body with the exclusive right to adjudicate all disputes arising from the Labor Law and work contracts.
Labor Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Formerly known as the "Commissions for Settlement of Labor Disputes," these are now specialized courts under the Ministry of Justice. They have the sole authority to issue binding legal judgments on all labor disputes, including wrongful termination, EOSB claims, and compensation.
moj.gov.sa →Najiz Portal
The official e-services portal for the Ministry of Justice. This is where individuals file official legal claims (including labor disputes) to be heard by the Labor Courts.
najiz.sa →III. Financial and Social Insurance Regulatory Bodies
These entities manage the mandatory financial contributions, protections, and funds related to employment.
General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)
Manages the mandatory Social Insurance program. GOSI is responsible for collecting contributions from employers and providing benefits for occupational hazards, disability, retirement (annuities), and unemployment.
gosi.gov.sa →Mudad Platform
The official digital platform for wage compliance. Mudad integrates with GOSI and MHRSD to manage the Wage Protection System (WPS), ensuring employers pay salaries on time and correctly report all contributions.
mudad.com.sa →Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF / Hadaf)
An organization focused on empowering the Saudi workforce. HRDF provides training and employment support subsidies to companies. It is also the repository for fines collected from violations of the Labor Law.
hrdf.org.sa →