MLSD takes part in Hajj to detect illegal temporary workers

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) is taking part in the Hajj activities of the current year as part of its department of inspection and development of work environment’s efforts in tracking down illegal temporary workers in Makkah and sacred places.

Labor inspectors check legality of temporary work permits issued for expat workers to work during the Hajj season at all air, land and sea ports surrounding the Hajj area, including special ports that receive them.

MLSD Spokesman Khaled Abalkhail said the labor inspectors are enlisting all establishments that requested temporary work permits and prepare a file for each one in order to prepare an effective mechanism for pinpointing violations and launching inspection rounds in the Hajj area, as well as participating in emergency committee for Hajj.

The ministry seeks to limit labor violations relating to temporary work permits during the Hajj period and track down and penalize employers who fail to comply with regulations.

last years, the ministry established the field inspection center to raise effectiveness of inspection visits through using advanced technologies, keep MLSD officials updated about inspection rounds, unify and document procedures undertaken by inspectors.

Additionally, the center is the cornerstone to support inspectors in the field, overcome related obstacles faced by them, answer their inquiries during the taskforce and lay out suitable solutions as well.

In the meanwhile, Abalkhail urged all customers to contact the ministry through its customer service No. (19911) or through ‘Ma3an lil Rasd’ app on their smartphones if they want to report violations or submit inquiries.