Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has said that employers who fail to notify job applicants of their interview results are violating labour regulations.
The ministry said employers are required to inform candidates whether they have been accepted or rejected within 30 days of the job interview.
Failure to provide the notification, as well as breaches of rules governing job advertisements and interviews, can result in an official complaint against the establishment.
The ministry urged affected job seekers to report non-compliant employers through its official application.
The clarification is part of the ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen the regulation of recruitment practices and improve transparency in the labour market. The ministry has been developing regulations and decisions governing the advertising of vacancies and the interview process in the private sector.
According to the ministry, the rules are intended to standardise recruitment procedures and improve the quality of services available to job seekers.
The requirement to communicate interview outcomes within a defined timeframe places greater responsibility on private-sector employers to maintain clear communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
The ministry said violations of regulations governing job postings and interviews constitute breaches that can be reported by affected individuals through the designated channels.
The move comes as Saudi Arabia continues to implement labour-market reforms aimed at improving employment practices and creating a more structured and transparent environment for both employers and job seekers.