8.2.4 Employment Policy on Modern Slavery
8.2.4 Employment Policy on Modern Slavery
Policy Commitment & Ethical Recruitment Safeguards: Governed by the BMC Employee Handbook and the Recruitment and Selection Policy, BMC maintains an absolute prohibition against forced labor, modern slavery, human trafficking, debt bondage, and child labor across its internal operations and external supply chains.
Strict Regulation of International Recruitment: To prevent human trafficking and recruitment exploitation when hiring internationally, BMC mandates that all foreign recruitment be conducted exclusively through licensed agencies authorized by the Saudi Embassy in the candidate's home country under formal Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Exclusivity with a single agency is prohibited (at least two licensed agencies must be maintained per country).
Contractual Transparency, Document Custody & Cost Absorption: All employment contracts are documented bilaterally on the official MHRSD Qiwa platform and attested by the Chamber of Commerce prior to travel. BMC absorbs the costs of pre-employment medical examinations inside KSA, arrival air tickets, and advanced housing allowances. Employees always retain full possession of their passports and residency permits (Iqamas), and child labor is strictly prevented through mandatory government ID and credential verification.