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Saudi Arabia's Musaned Platform

As part of its Vision 2030 initiative, Saudi Arabia is implementing a series of digitally enforceable measures aimed at improving the working conditions of foreign workers, including a significant population from India. The new regulations are intended to safeguard workers' rights, enhance transparency, and reduce illegal immigration.

About Musaned Platform

  • Musaned is a digital platform to ensure wage protection, human rights of expat workers
  • Key Features
    • Digital Contract Management: The Musaned platform enables foreign workers in the domestic sector to access their employment contracts and stay updated through a dedicated app. This system aims to streamline communication and reduce disputes.
    • View Access for Embassies: Foreign embassies will have access to the Musaned system, allowing them to view all pertinent details about their citizens' employment in Saudi Arabia. This initiative is designed to facilitate quicker resolution of labor disputes.
    • Wage Protection System: One of the platform’s most crucial features is its wage protection system, which ensures that employers fulfill their contractual obligations to pay monthly wages. The digital tracking of financial transactions aims to prevent wage theft and other abuses.
  • Targeted Countries: The Musaned platform will benefit a diverse group of countries, including:
    • African Countries: Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Egypt, Kenya
    • Asian Countries: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka
  • Workforce Composition
    • Indian Workers: India is home to approximately 1.4 million workers in Saudi Arabia, primarily in the domestic sector, making it the second-largest contributor after Bangladesh, which provides around 2.7 million workers.
    • Pakistani Workers: Pakistan contributes approximately 2.1 million workers in similar roles.

Fact Box: Current Labor Laws in India

  • In India, labour matters fall under the Concurrent List, both Parliament and state legislature hold the authority to enact relevant laws. 
  • Prior to the introduction of the New Labor Code, the central government identified over 40 central laws and more than 100 state laws that addressed various labor matters.
  • The Second National Commission on Labour (2002) identified the need for reforms to streamline and consolidate existing labor laws. This led to the recommendation of four main labor codes, which are aimed at simplifying and modernizing the labor regulatory framework. These codes are:
    • Code on Wages (2019)
      • Consolidates existing wage-related laws.
      • Establishes minimum wages and ensures timely payment.
      • Aims to promote fair wages across various sectors.
    • Code on Social Security (2020)
      • Provides a framework for social security benefits for workers.
      • Extends benefits to unorganized sector workers and gig workers.
      • Includes provisions for maternity benefits, health insurance, and pensions.
    • Industrial Relations Code (2020)
      • Aims to promote harmonious industrial relations.
      • Simplifies the process for forming trade unions and negotiating collective agreements.
      • Introduces provisions for dispute resolution and strikes.
    • Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code (2020)
      • Establishes comprehensive health and safety standards for workplaces.
      • Mandates regular safety audits and health checks.
      • Aims to ensure safe working conditions for all employees.
  • Important portals for labor rights in India: 
    • Shram Suvidha Portal
    • SAMADHAN Portal
    • National Portal of India
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