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Saudi Ministry: Failing to Notify Job Applicants of Interview Results Is a Violation

From Saudi Gazette · () English

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  • Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said employers violate regulations if they fail to inform applicants of their interview results.
  • Employers must notify candidates within 30 days whether they were accepted or rejected.
  • The ministry urged affected applicants to report non-compliant establishments through its official application as it works to improve labor-market regulations.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has warned employers that failing to tell job applicants the outcome of their interviews constitutes a violation of regulations and bylaws.

Employers must notify applicants within 30 days of the interview, whether the candidate has been accepted or rejected. The requirement applies alongside rules governing job advertisements and the conduct of interviews.

The ministry urged affected individuals to report establishments that do not comply through its official application. It said it is developing a comprehensive system of regulations and decisions aimed at improving the labor market, while the existing rules are intended to raise the quality of recruitment practices.

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Originally published by Saudi Gazette in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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