Ministerial Decree No. 319 of 2025 on Inspection of Establishments

Requirements

• Organizes labor inspections to ensure compliance, consistent with judicial rules and inspection controls at labor directorates.
• Inspectors have the right to enter establishments freely at any time, day or night, without prior permission or notice.
• The General Administration for Labor Inspection at the Ministry will prepare a monthly national plan featuring surprise inspection campaigns by focus areas.

Impact on Employers

• Inspection may review employment files and ensure compliance and impose penalties on breaches.

Recommended Actions

• Update HR Policies, employment documentation/agreements/files immediately to reflect Labour Office and Labour Law requirements.
• Designate a Compliance Liaison within HR or Legal to coordinate and adhere to all statutory requirements and to monitor updates or additional implementing instructions.
• Review Ongoing and Recent Issuances to confirm compliance.

How We Can Help

• Our Employment & Labour team is assisting clients in: Advising on the issuance update and employee communications, Liaising with Labour Office directorates to streamline logistics, and Managing disputes arising from any breaches.
• Please contact any member of our Employment & Labour practice for tailored advice. We will continue to monitor developments and keep you informed of further guidance from the Ministry of Labour.