Labor Inspection: The tasks carried out by labor inspectors appointed by the Minister of Labor through a decision, in order to execute their competencies as stipulated in Article (196) of the Labor Law.

• The labor inspection organ consists of a central department at the Deputy Ministry for Labor Affairs and branch departments at labor offices.

Inspectors of labor may not be replaced after their appointment, or assigned additional duties except in accordance with the following conditions:

• A- The replacement must be by a decision from the Minister of Labor.

• B- The additional duties must not conflict with the inspectors' main duties.

• C- This must not, under any circumstances, compromise the qualifications and impartiality that must be available to the inspectors under the law.

Labor inspectors shall take the following oath before the Minister of Labor before commencing their inspection duties:
(I swear by God to perform my job duties with honesty and integrity, and not to disclose any secrets of any profession or any industrial invention or any other secrets that I become aware of by virtue of my position, even after my work in this position has ceased).
A report shall be prepared after taking the oath, a copy of which shall be sent to the Director General of Labor Inspection at the Ministry for filing in the inspector's file, and another copy shall be sent to the labor office to which the inspector is assigned.

• A labor inspector shall, when performing inspection duties, carry an identification card bearing his photograph and the official seal of the Ministry. The inspector shall surrender his identification card upon leaving office.

• The central department in charge of labor inspection shall assume the following duties:

  • a) Supervising inspectors in labor offices and monitoring inspection activities and the implementation of inspection-related plans and programs.

  • b) Ensuring workers’ health and safety, protecting them from occupational hazards and work injuries, and promoting health awareness.

  • c) Drafting proposed decisions and directives relating to labor inspection in accordance with the law.

  • d) Preparing an annual report on labor inspection activities in the Kingdom in accordance with Article 206 of the Labor Law.

  • e) Preparing templates for inspection reports, statements, forms, and registers, and providing copies thereof to labor inspection departments at labor offices.

  • f) Reviewing monthly reports prepared by labor inspection departments and providing comments thereon.

  • g) Organizing or participating in training courses for labor inspectors to enhance their performance and provide them with the necessary skills.

  • h) Visiting labor inspection departments at labor offices to ensure the discharge of their duties specified in these Regulations and the Labor Law.

  • i) Performing other labor inspection duties.

• Labor inspectors shall assume the following duties:

  • a) Monitoring the implementation of the Labor Law and its regulations and decisions at establishments subject to labor inspection in order to ensure compliance with legal requirements and precautions through inspection visits and taking necessary measures in case of non-compliance.

  • b) Visiting workplaces under their jurisdiction to conduct inspection in accordance with the regulations, and informing the employer of the purpose of the visit. c) Submitting reports on findings of inspection visits regarding compliance with legal provisions.

  • d) Guiding workers and employers to the best practices to satisfy the requirements of the Law, implementing regulations and decisions, and technical directives.

  • e) Examining work environments and conditions and submitting to the Ministry a report thereon, including matters not addressed by relevant laws.

  • f) Submitting a monthly report on labor inspections conducted by the office, including a list of inspected establishments, number and type of detected violations, challenges encountered by labor inspectors, and recommendations to address such challenges.

  • g) Submitting an annual report on labor inspections conducted by the office, including inspection findings, observations, and recommendations, if any. The Ministry shall provide inspectors with designated forms and relevant instructions on producing such reports.

• Labor inspectors and their supervisors shall provide employers and workers with technical information and guidance to ensure compliance with the law. They shall also advise them on best practices to ensure a safe and healthy environment, and encourage their cooperation to implement safety measures at the workplace.