Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will require all employers to pay domestic workers through an electronic salary system, the government said, as the kingdom moves to strengthen labour protections and modernise employment practices.

Under the new regulation, salaries must be transferred via approved bank accounts or digital payment channels, ending the use of cash payments. The measure is intended to guarantee regular wage payments, reduce disputes between employers and workers, and improve financial transparency.

Authorities said the system will be implemented through official platforms overseen by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, allowing wages to be tracked and verified. Employers will be required to register payment details and comply with the electronic transfer process.

The move forms part of wider labour reforms in Saudi Arabia aimed at safeguarding workers’ rights, improving working conditions and aligning employment practices with international standards.