Firms hiring illegal workers face SR100,000 fines, warns Interior Ministry
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior warned on Monday that companies and establishments employing expatriates illegally will face maximum fines of SR100,000. The penalties will be imposed on employers who allow their workers to work for themselves or for others, or who employ workers sponsored by others. Other penalties include a ban on recruiting new workers for up to five years, publication of the…
Riyadh, Monday — The Interior Ministry has issued a stern warning to businesses that hire illegal expatriate workers, threatening penalties of up to SR100,000 per violation. These fines will be levied on employers who permit their employees to work independently or for other employers, or who hire workers sponsored by others. The ministry has also announced additional penalties, including a prohibition on hiring new workers for up to five years, the mandatory publication of the establishment's name in local media at the employer's expense, and imprisonment for up to one year for the responsible manager.
In cases where the manager is an expatriate, deportation is also a possibility. The ministry emphasized that these fines will be increased according to the number of workers involved. They urged all citizens to comply strictly with residency, labor, and border security regulations and to report any violations by contacting 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 in the rest of the country.
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