The new kuwait labor law was already published in kuwaits official gazette the published labor law contains the updated provisions and amendments that are proven beneficial and. Filling up of 06 six posts of deputy director of employment group a gazetted in level11 in the pay matrix rs. Law na 28 of the year 1969 concerning labor in the oil sector. Before we answer your question we would like to draw your attention and that of your company to article 44 d of the kuwait labor law enacted on feb 20, 2010.
A separate law stipulates the minimum quota of kuwaiti labour that must be employed in any commercial enterprise industry. Natlex database of national labour, social security and related human rights legislation uae. Clarification on deductions for pension contributions. In addition to the successful inauguration on the online application process, 2017 has also seen some amendments to law no. The kuwait newspaper, aljarida, published the text of the new law, which grants domestic workers the right to a weekly day off, 30 days of annual paid leave, a 12hour working day with rest, and. Kuwaits national assembly is planning to pass amendments to private sector labour law later this month, making it the first pro expat legislation in nine years, local daily kuwait times reported. So the worker should get maximum benefits in interpreting a labor law which is not clear. Section 3 of chapter two of the law article 1921 stipulates the minimum age required for an employment in kuwait as 15 years. The ministry of social affairs and labor administers the laws of the private sector.
The new labour law did not fail to address the health aspect for the employees, as it stipulates that the national centre of occupational health and safety is to be in charge of planning and inspecting the implementation of health affairs in a manner that guarantees the safety of employees at work sites from occupational diseases and injuries, and sets out extensive requirements in this regard. The first law organizing labour in kuwait was promulgated in 1959, it was amended by amiri decree no 43, in 1960, and by law no 1 of 1961. Minor misinterpretations in the law which might not noticed while drafting the rules. The late shick jabar alahmed aljabar, as he was the honble deputy amir of kuwait has issued the original enactment on 1st august 1964. The old private sector labor law has been replaced by the new law with radical changes in the basic provisions, came into force on 21st february 2010. Qatar labour law pdf download the full and latest qatar labor law issued by hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar. Al kuwait al youm, al jarida al rasmiyya, 20100221, no. Kuwait upto date july 11, 2017 0 comments the amended private sector labor law took effect after its publication in the official gazette on july 9, says mp hamoud alkhodairi who proposed the amendment which was approved by the national assembly in the last legislative round. Labour laws and employment regulations in kuwait visit kuwait. Obviously its more lucrative for a company to pay based on kuwait overtime 1. Jobs, professions and works that are only occupied after passing vocational. Kuwait labour law and employment contract kwt today.
Tabtabaei submits bill on academic equivalency kuwait city, july 10. Normes unofficial english translation, 2010, translation of certain extracts. Based on my understanding of article 70 of the labor law 2010 and the amendment to the article that was published in kuwait alyawm, fajers interpretation is incorrect. Jacky given us qatar labour laws because of our management. This law was abrogated in 1964 by law no 38, on labour in the private sector.
This guide to law online kuwait contains a selection of kuwaiti legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. New labour law kuwait 2010 pdf new labour law kuwait 2010 pdf new labour law kuwait 2010 pdf download. Section 3 of chapter two of the law article 1921 stipulates the minimum age required for an employment in kuwait as 15 years which allow the employees between the age of 15 and 18 to work in a profession or industry, that are not classified as hazardous or harmful to their health and they should undergone periodic medical examinations. Date that are required by the employers to report to the ministry as for the government employees, who are permitted to work for another employer in times other than government office hours. Law na 28 of the year 1969 concerning labor in the oil. Kuwait mulls more leave for private sector kuwait gulf. The public authority for manpower in kuwait has launched a new unified labour contract that regulates sponsorworker relations in the private sector the new contract includes 16 clauses including a 100day probation period during which the contract could be terminated by either side without prior notice. The kuwait labor law clearly states if a companys head office is located in another company, then that company is allowed to follow its home country laws. Kuwaits first proexpat law in nine years to be passed. Or, they have the option to follow the host country laws.
Title seven termination of employment contract and end of service gratuity 72kb. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Social security law issued by the amiri order in law no. The amended private sector labor law took effect after its publication in the official gazette on july 9, says mp hamoud alkhodairi who proposed the amendment which was approved by the national assembly in the last legislative round. This law supersedes the private sector labour law of 1959, the amiri decree no. On the 21st of february 2010, a new hope was given to the emigrants working in kuwait. This article very clearly says the employer may exempt the employee from work during the period of notification but shall count such a period in the workers period of service. Kuwait mulls more leave for private sector amendment to labour law calls for granting bonus retroactive to 2010 published. Kuwait private sector labour law, employment contract, probation, remuneration and deductions, working hours, sick leave, annual leave. New labour law kuwait 2010 pdf alkuwait alyawm kuwait official gazette. If the kuwait labour law applies, contracts cannot be less than 1 year, but if the contracts are written under us law, even if you are working in kuwait, then there is no such restriction.
Title eight compensations for occupational injuries and diseases 65kb. Copied 8 february 2010 from the qatar embassy in washingtons website. Corrigendum filling up the posts of assistant director excadre in the office of the director general, labour bureau, chandigarhshimla. Al kuwait al youm, al jarida al rasmiyya, 2010 0221, no. Clause 1 says 15 days as they intended as half of the salary. Legislation on occupational safety and health in kuwait is mostly based on law no. Kuwait private sector labor law explained indians in kuwait. Kuwait explanatory memorandum of law no 6, 2010, labour in. Sunday, 7 rabie alawwal 1431 ah february 21, 2010 ad law no. General definitions and principles, employment agreement, working conditions, holidays and vacations, safety and labour hygiene, labour inspection, apprenticeship and employment, workers and employers organizations, welfare services to workers, dispute settlement forums, high labour council and.
The labour law pdf 38p this note describes the following details related labour law. Labour cases are exempt from the usual court fees but if the employss loses then the court may order him to pay anominal amount on account of costs. Walking for minutes outside in the summer of kuwait is an unpleasant experience, people often complain. Kuwait labor law guidebook 2010 apprenticeship employment. The new kuwait labor law was already published in kuwait s official gazette the published labor law contains the updated provisions and amendments that are proven beneficial and appropriate for employees and their employers. Kuwait labour law in order to regulate the conditions of the working class, the job sectors are divided into public, private and oil sectors. Kuwait labor law for the private sector with the explanatory memorandum to. Find answers to your questions in the kuwait forum. As mentioned above, kuwait has a greater number of foreign expatriate workers, which far out number the local work force, the local labour force is accorded additional employment opportunities, protections and benefits. Al kuwait al youm, al jarida al rasmiyya, 2122010, no. The general working rules governed by the kuwaiti law for. Before the update, the article 70 of the labor law 2010 specified that employees in the private sector are allowed 30 daysannual leave after completing nine months of.
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