Insurance Coverage for Domestic Workers to be provided

Ministers in the Council has asked the recruitment companies while recruiting domestic workers to include insurance coverage.

Ministry has directed to add insurance for all the domestic workers while creating contracts and ensure that the rights of both employers and the workers.

Insurance Coverage for Domestic Workers to be providedDo

The cost of the insurance for Domestic Workers will be included in the contracts between the employers & the recruitment companies

Insurance will be for the first two years and after two years it will be optional for the employer after renewing the worker’s residency.

This step from the MHRSD (Human Resources and Social Development) Ministry will help in attracting domestic workers to Saudi Labor market. This will also help in improving the contractual relationship, reducing risks in the domestic labor market.