Measuring Private Sector Employees’ Awareness of Labor Market Regulations and Laws(privet sector)

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This questionnaire aims to measure your level of knowledge about the Saudi labor market regulations and laws that define the responsibilities, duties and rights of workers in the private sector companies and corporation. It is worth to note that all the shared details and answers are kept confidential and used only for development and business improvement, and the participant and his/her employer will not bear any obligation. Your cooperation and interest are highly appreciated.

Survey Questions

‏1- How many years have you worked in the KSA? ‏*

Write the number in letters (.......)

‏2-How many companies or corporations have you worked with so far in the KSA? ‏*

‏One ‏

‏Two ‏

‏Three and more ‏

‏3-Do you have enough awareness information about labor laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before arrival to KSA? ‏*

‏Yes ‏

‏Yes to a certain extent ‏

‏No ‏

‏4- Have you been acquainted with new labor laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the last three months? ‏*

‏Yes ‏

‏Yes to a certain extent ‏

‏No ‏

‏Do not know ‏

‏5- What are the media or social media channels through which you prefer to follow news and information related to the labor market in general? ‏*

‏Saudi Press Agency – SPA ‏

‏Saudi government accounts in social media ‏

‏The embassy of the country to which I belong ‏

‏Saudi TV ‏

‏Saudi radio stations ‏

‏Saudi newspapers ‏

‏Newspapers and news sites in my country ‏

‏SMS ‏

‏Company's website ‏

‏Street ads ‏

‏Twitter ‏

‏WhatsApp ‏

‏Facebook ‏

‏Snapchat ‏

‏YouTube ‏

‏LinkedIn ‏

‏Discussions with friends and family ‏

‏Discussions with Coworkers ‏

‏I don't follow the media ‏

‏Other ‏

(Only 3 answers can be selected)

‏please specify ‏*

‏6-Through your experience with the company or the corporation for which you have worked, please answer the following: ‏*

	Yes	No	Do not Know
‏1. As per labor law, actual working hours shall not be more than 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week in addition to daily and weekly rest period ‏*	‏1. As per labor law, actual working hours shall not be more than 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week in addition to daily and weekly rest period - Yes ‏	‏1. As per labor law, actual working hours shall not be more than 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week in addition to daily and weekly rest period - No ‏	‏1. As per labor law, actual working hours shall not be more than 8 hours a day or 48 hours a week in addition to daily and weekly rest period - Do not Know ‏
‏2. The employer has the right to withhold or delay the payment of the salary after the due date. ‏*	‏2. The employer has the right to withhold or delay the payment of the salary after the due date. - Yes ‏	‏2. The employer has the right to withhold or delay the payment of the salary after the due date. - No ‏	‏2. The employer has the right to withhold or delay the payment of the salary after the due date. - Do not Know ‏
‏3. Labor law stipulates controls regulating employment of women in companies and factories as well as punishments and fines for those who violate them to preserve rights of working women. ‏*	‏3. Labor law stipulates controls regulating employment of women in companies and factories as well as punishments and fines for those who violate them to preserve rights of working women. - Yes ‏	‏3. Labor law stipulates controls regulating employment of women in companies and factories as well as punishments and fines for those who violate them to preserve rights of working women. - No ‏	‏3. Labor law stipulates controls regulating employment of women in companies and factories as well as punishments and fines for those who violate them to preserve rights of working women. - Do not Know ‏
‏4. The employer shall bear the government fees such as the worker’s recruitment fees, residence fees, work permit and renewal, and the return ticket for the worker to his country after the end of the relationship between the two parties. ‏*	‏4. The employer shall bear the government fees such as the worker’s recruitment fees, residence fees, work permit and renewal, and the return ticket for the worker to his country after the end of the relationship between the two parties. - Yes ‏	‏4. The employer shall bear the government fees such as the worker’s recruitment fees, residence fees, work permit and renewal, and the return ticket for the worker to his country after the end of the relationship between the two parties. - No ‏	‏4. The employer shall bear the government fees such as the worker’s recruitment fees, residence fees, work permit and renewal, and the return ticket for the worker to his country after the end of the relationship between the two parties. - Do not Know ‏
‏5. The employer or the company has the right to terminate an employment contract without giving a clear reason. ‏*	‏5. The employer or the company has the right to terminate an employment contract without giving a clear reason. - Yes ‏	‏5. The employer or the company has the right to terminate an employment contract without giving a clear reason. - No ‏	‏5. The employer or the company has the right to terminate an employment contract without giving a clear reason. - Do not Know ‏
‏6. In the case of any dispute or disagreement with the sponsor, I can submit a complaint to the Labor Office. ‏*	‏6. In the case of any dispute or disagreement with the sponsor, I can submit a complaint to the Labor Office. - Yes ‏	‏6. In the case of any dispute or disagreement with the sponsor, I can submit a complaint to the Labor Office. - No ‏	‏6. In the case of any dispute or disagreement with the sponsor, I can submit a complaint to the Labor Office. - Do not Know ‏
‏7. The Saudi labor laws protect rights of a worker or employee in private sector companies. ‏*	‏7. The Saudi labor laws protect rights of a worker or employee in private sector companies. - Yes ‏	‏7. The Saudi labor laws protect rights of a worker or employee in private sector companies. - No ‏	‏7. The Saudi labor laws protect rights of a worker or employee in private sector companies. - Do not Know ‏
‏8. The Saudi labor law prohibits the worker from working for third party or work for his own account ‏*	‏8. The Saudi labor law prohibits the worker from working for third party or work for his own account - Yes ‏	‏8. The Saudi labor law prohibits the worker from working for third party or work for his own account - No ‏	‏8. The Saudi labor law prohibits the worker from working for third party or work for his own account - Do not Know ‏
‏9. Saudi labor laws in prohibit bribery, fraud, commercial fraud, and other illegal violations ‏*	‏9. Saudi labor laws in prohibit bribery, fraud, commercial fraud, and other illegal violations - Yes ‏	‏9. Saudi labor laws in prohibit bribery, fraud, commercial fraud, and other illegal violations - No ‏	‏9. Saudi labor laws in prohibit bribery, fraud, commercial fraud, and other illegal violations - Do not Know ‏
‏10. The Saudi labor laws guarantee me decent respect while working in the Kingdom. ‏*	‏10. The Saudi labor laws guarantee me decent respect while working in the Kingdom. - Yes ‏	‏10. The Saudi labor laws guarantee me decent respect while working in the Kingdom. - No ‏	‏10. The Saudi labor laws guarantee me decent respect while working in the Kingdom. - Do not Know ‏
‏11. The Kingdom applies multiple channels to communicate with government agencies when a problem occurs to me during my work or residency in the KSA, whether by phone or electronic services ‏*	‏11. The Kingdom applies multiple channels to communicate with government agencies when a problem occurs to me during my work or residency in the KSA, whether by phone or electronic services - Yes ‏	‏11. The Kingdom applies multiple channels to communicate with government agencies when a problem occurs to me during my work or residency in the KSA, whether by phone or electronic services - No ‏	‏11. The Kingdom applies multiple channels to communicate with government agencies when a problem occurs to me during my work or residency in the KSA, whether by phone or electronic services - Do not Know ‏
‏12. The Saudi labor laws clearly defined the rights, duties, violations and their punishment for the worker and the employer. ‏*	‏12. The Saudi labor laws clearly defined the rights, duties, violations and their punishment for the worker and the employer. - Yes ‏	‏12. The Saudi labor laws clearly defined the rights, duties, violations and their punishment for the worker and the employer. - No ‏	‏12. The Saudi labor laws clearly defined the rights, duties, violations and their punishment for the worker and the employer. - Do not Know ‏

‏7- In general, how would you rate your knowledge about labor laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? ‏*

‏Excellent ‏

‏good ‏

‏acceptable ‏

‏weak ‏

‏8- From your point of view, how can awareness and culture of employment be raised about labor regulations in the Kingdom? ‏*

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Measuring Private Sector Employees’ Awareness of Labor Market Regulations and Laws(privet sector)