المملكة: Legal for "today"Obligating the transfer of domestic workers’ salaries is a step to consolidate rights

Legal researcher Abdul-Malik Al-Fassi confirmed that the regulator’s decision to oblige Paying wages from the traditional framework based on cash payment to an official digital system that provides a reliable, systematic record of all transfer operations, which contributes to strengthening the systematic proof and protecting the legal positions of both parties, and constitutes an essential pillar in regulating the domestic labor market.

He stated that Digital transferenabled the worker to prove receipt of his financial entitlements with a

Clear and easy, and at the same time giving the employer a regular means to prove his commitment to paying wages in accordance with what was stated in the employment contract. The decision also contributed to supporting the judicial and supervisory authorities with official evidence that reduces the scope for diligence and contributes to accelerating the adjudication of labor cases, indicating that the absence of financial documentation was a major cause of many previous disputes.

A proactive vision for reducing disputes

Al-Fassi pointed out that the decision reflects a preventive regulatory vision that aims to prevent disputes before they occur, and not just address them after they arise, as the official transfer limits mutual allegations regarding non-payment of salaries or delays in them, It achieves complete clarity in payment dates and wage values, which enhances mutual trust between the two parties and creates a more stable home work environment.

Consolidating commitment to employment contracts

He added that the decision confirmed that the employment contract is a legal obligation that must be respected and implemented, and not just a formal agreement, as the mandatory transfer contributed to activating practical tools to follow up on the implementation of the contract terms, and strengthening the principle of contract sovereignty and respect for financial obligations, while ensuring the rights of all parties within a framework of justice and balance.

Higher transparency and governance. Effective

The legal researcher confirmed that canceling cash payment and replacing it with bank and digital transfer reflects a strategic direction towards building an organized and transparent labor market, as digital transfer ensures clarity in the movement of funds, enables regulatory authorities to accurately follow up, and enhances confidence in the regulatory system, in accordance with international best practices in labor market governance.

Combat cover-ups and irregular practices

Al-Fassi explained that the decision contributed to reducing cover-ups and abuses related to cash payments, Which was a gateway to hiding salaries or circumventing regulations, indicating that bank transfer reduces opportunities for manipulation, allows tracking of financial transactions, and supports the state’s efforts to regulate financial transactions and combat irregular practices.

Regulating the market and raising the efficiency of procedures

Al-Fassi concluded by stressing that the decision represents an advanced step in developing the domestic labor market and transforming it into a market governed by clear systems and effective technical tools, which contributed to enhancing wage protection, raising the level of regulatory compliance, and establishing a more fair and stable work environment. He also pointed out that linking digital transformation to government procedures contributed to facilitating the termination of contracts, settlement of receivables, and consideration of complaints, thus reducing time and effort for all parties.