Saudi Arabia, which is often accused of failing to protect the rights of its foreign laborers, has introduced a new law banning companies from having their employees work outside during the peak hours of summer heat.However, many companies are disregarding this ban, as shown by numerous images posted on social media.The ban, which is integrated into Saudi labour laws, prohibits businesses from having employees work outside between noon and 3pm during the summer period between June 15 and September 15. Businesses that break the law face a fine of 10,000 rials [equivalent to 2,400 euros] and may even be shut down.Since June 15, the Labour Minister has been touting his desire to clamp down on offending businesses. He has released numerous warnings to businesses and set up a hotline that Saudis can call to denounce companies infringing the ban. Many Saudis have also taken to social media to publish photos and videos of those workers still forced to work outside under the midday sun.This social media user filmed a construction zone in Riyadh. “It’s 2pm and, as you can see, this business doesn’t seem worried about the ban.”Another social media user filmed another construction zone at 1pm.This Twitter user posted a photo of a construction site near a Riyadh restaurant. "It’s 12:30", he noted."The minister is talking a lot but doing nothing," complained another social media user.

These photos were taken in Al-Qassim province. The thermometer on the car dashboard reads 44°C.