Saad Al Hammad, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, refuted claims published in certain domestic news outlets. These reports asserted that, commencing Saturday, January 1st, 2022, the ministry would cease acknowledging any unregistered, undocumented employment agreements, rendering them unenforceable in labor courts.
He clarified that these assertions are inaccurate. The Contract Documentation Program, he explained, serves to enhance the safeguarding of worker rights, adhering strictly to procedures publicized via official ministry channels. The spokesperson urged the public to verify information meticulously, consulting only official sources for accuracy.
Ministry Denies Claims of Invalidating Unregistered Employment Contracts
Rumors swirling in certain domestic news outlets regarding the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) invalidating unregistered employment contracts from January 1st, 2022, have been officially denied. Saad Al Hammad, spokesperson for the MHRSD, issued a statement clarifying that these reports are inaccurate.
The statement emphasizes that the Contract Documentation Program, designed to strengthen worker rights protections, operates within strictly defined procedures disseminated through official ministry channels. Al Hammad stressed the importance of verifying information from official sources only, urging the public to avoid relying on unverified reports. The ministry maintains its commitment to safeguarding employee rights through proper channels and procedures. This clarification aims to quell public anxieties and ensure clarity on the ongoing enforcement of employment contracts.