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Workers' rights in employment practices
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Workers' rights in employment practices
Commitment Against Forced Labor and Modern Slavery
Qassim University strictly enforces zero-tolerance policies against forced labor, human trafficking, modern slavery, and child labor. The university aligns its operational standards with national commitments following Saudi Arabia’s ratification of the 2014 Protocol of the Forced Labor Convention, ensuring all campus work remains voluntary, fair, and ethical
Teleworking and Flexible Labor Regulations
Qassim University demonstrates its dedication to flexible and inclusive working environments by adopting ministry-backed telework framework regulations. These models accommodate individual employee needs, improve job satisfaction and retention, and promote sustainable work-life balance
Student & Graduate Practical Training Regulations
Qassim University leverages Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development regulations that enable colleges and institutes to partner with external firms, facilitating structured practical training, internships, and skill development programs with defined trainee allowances and clear contractual terms
Equivalent Rights for Third-Party / Contract Workers (Ch. 2, Art. 6)
Qassim University ensures that third-party, contract, subcontractor, and temporary personnel (including cleaning, maintenance, and catering staff ) receive identical labor rights, rest periods, maximum working hours, overtime compensation, and safety provisions as direct employees, effectively safeguarding outsourced staff against exploitation.
Noon-Time Work Prohibition
Qassim University upholds strict occupational safety and health standards by enforcing the Ministry resolution prohibiting outdoor manual work during peak heat hours (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM), protecting third-party and outdoor contractors from severe environmental and heat stress risks.
Rights and duties of Worker from a human rights perspective
Qassim University aligns its institutional labor management with the framework established by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) and the Human Rights Commission (HRC), guaranteeing that all workers’ rights and duties are protected from an overarching human rights perspective
Equal Rights and Safety Standards for All University Workers
Qassim University fully complies with Saudi Labor Law (Ch. 2, Art. 6), guaranteeing that temporary, contracted, and subcontracted personnel operating in university laboratories, physical plants, catering services, and site maintenance work under equal, fair, and safe employment conditions alongside regular university staff.
Inclusivity of the grievance policy for all employees
The Grievance, Appeal, and Complaint Policy applies to all employees (faculty and administrative staff) regardless of nationality or gender, by posting it on the Central Human Resources Documents Portal.
Employment Standards and Regulatory Compliance at Qassim University
Qassim University maintains a fair work environment by implementing strict principles of non-discrimination and mutual respect in all professional interactions. Through the «Charter of Rights and Professional Ethics,» the institution ensures that all employees are aware of their specific job duties and guaranteed rights.