Every domestic worker hired in Saudi Arabia must have a written employment contract registered through the Musaned platform. This is a mandatory legal requirement under Saudi domestic worker regulations. This guide explains what the contract includes, how it is generated, and what rights it guarantees.
⚡ Quick Facts
| 📋 Contract Platform | Musaned — auto-generated |
| ⚖️ Legal Basis | Saudi Domestic Workers Law (2013) + MLSD Regulations |
| ✅ Mandatory? | Yes — verbal agreements not valid |
| 🌐 Access Contract | musaned.com.sa |
| 📞 MLSD | 19911 |
📋 What Must the Contract Include?
| Section | Required Details |
|---|---|
| Parties | Employer full name + ID / Worker full name + passport |
| Job Title | Specific MLSD-approved category |
| Monthly Salary | Amount in SAR — clearly stated |
| Working Hours | Daily hours (max 10/day) |
| Rest Day | 1 full weekly rest day minimum |
| Annual Leave | 30 days paid per year after 2 years / 21 days after 1 year |
| Contract Duration | Typically 2 years |
| Accommodation | Private, suitable accommodation |
| Meals | Food or meal allowance |
| Return Ticket | Employer provides at contract end |
| Termination | Notice period — minimum 1 month |
🔄 How Musaned Generates the Contract
Login at musaned.com.sa and complete the worker selection and payment.
Musaned automatically creates the MLSD-compliant contract based on the selected worker profile and agreed terms.
Review all contract terms carefully before accepting. Once accepted, it becomes legally binding.
The worker receives their copy of the contract through the recruitment office in their source country before departure.
The contract is automatically registered in the MLSD system — no separate registration step needed.
⚖️ Key Worker Protections in the Contract
- ✅ Salary must be paid on time every month
- ✅ Employer cannot confiscate passport
- ✅ Worker entitled to one rest day per week
- ✅ Medical care at employer's expense
- ✅ Return ticket paid by employer at contract end
- ✅ End of service gratuity — 1 month per year after 2 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the contract terms after the worker arrives?
Contract terms can only be changed with mutual written agreement and must be updated through Musaned. Unilateral changes by the employer are not legally valid.
Is the Musaned contract available in the worker's language?
Yes — Musaned contracts are issued in Arabic and the worker's language (e.g., Tagalog for Filipino, Amharic for Ethiopian) to ensure full understanding.
What if the worker refuses to sign the contract?
If the worker disagrees with contract terms, they must raise this before departure through the recruitment office in their home country. Once in Saudi Arabia, MLSD mediates disputes.
Can I hire a domestic worker without a Musaned contract?
No — hiring without a Musaned-registered contract is illegal in Saudi Arabia and can result in fines up to SAR 20,000 and a 3-year recruitment ban.
🏠 Looking to Hire a Domestic Worker in Saudi Arabia?
GCC Domestic connects families across Saudi Arabia with MLSD-verified domestic worker agencies via Musaned. Browse packages, compare workers, and hire legally.
📌 Source: Musaned — Saudi Arabia MLSD — Updated 2026. Always verify at musaned.com.sa