The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development has issued a Ministerial Decree approving the Schedule of Penalties against Violations by Companies and Establishments covering various aspects of operations falling under the relevant Labor Regulations. The Schedule became operational from the date of its publication in the official gazette Ummul Qura under No: 4913 dated 13/05/1443 (17 December, 2021): This note lists the important provisions under Schedule ‘A’. However, it does not cover all items. Schedule ‘B’ lists penalties for recruitment offices for violating the provisions of undertaking recruitment and manpower services. Penalties in Saudi Riyals No Violation Class A – Est. having 51 Employees or more Class B – Est. having 1-50 employees Class C – Est. having 10 

On 31 August, 2021 (23/1/1442 H.), the Saudi Council of Ministers approved the Judicial Costs Law (the “Law”).  The Law has been published in the official gazette on 17 September, (12/02/1443 H) which came into force in March 2022. The Executive Rules or the Rules of Implementation of the Law (the “Executive Rules”) have been issued vide Council of Minister Decision No: 519 dated 11/09/1443 H. (12 April, 2022 G.) and duly approved by Royal Chambers Circular No: 57739 dated 14/09/1422 H. (15 April, 2022). Objectives of the Regulations The Law is aimed at (a)eliminating or restricting malicious or fictitious lawsuits, (b)urging litigants to take the route of compromise or amicable settlement to settle their disputes, and (c)emphasizing the importance