At a glance
- The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, has launched a new wage clause system.
- This system turns documented employment contracts into enforceable payment instruments, streamlining wage dispute resolution.
- Implementation will occur in three phases.
- Workers can file enforcement requests via Qiwa and Najiz if wages are unpaid for 30 days or partially paid after 90 days.
- Employers can contest claims within five days, with verification handled automatically through the Madad platform.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, has introduced a new wage clause system that transforms documented employment contracts into executable payment instruments. The initiative will be rolled out in three phases:
- Phase 1: New and updated contracts (from October 2025).
- Phase 2: Renewed fixed-term contracts (from March 2026).
- Phase 3: Open-ended contracts (from August 2026).
The system integrates the 'Qiwa' and 'Najiz' platforms, enabling employees to file direct enforcement requests if wages remain unpaid for 30 days or are only partially paid after 90 days. Employers retain the right to contest claims within five days of notification.
Key features include automatic verification via the 'Madad' platform, no need for additional documentation, streamlined enforcement through execution courts, mandatory contract documentation via Qiwa, and the use of standardised employment contracts. The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that wage clauses will be immediately enforceable, bypassing traditional litigation procedures and aligning contractual relationships with labour law standards.
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