22 Kuwait Labour Law Tips
Contracts must be in Arabic; the Arabic text prevails. Probation is max 100 working days, once per employer. If you end probation, you owe end of service for the period.
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168 Leadership Tips for Kuwait Business Owners
Your managers shape how your team performs more than any perk you offer. Here are 8 habits that work in Kuwait.
Read guideEnd-of-Service Indemnity in Kuwait: Rules and Worked Examples
End-of-service is where most disputes start. Here is exactly how the law calculates it.
Read guideHow to Run HR in a Kuwait SME Without a Full HR Department
Most Kuwaiti SMEs don't need a full HR department. They need the basics done right every month, and managers who lead well.
Read guideKuwait Labour Law Articles, Explained Simply
Scope Article 2 Applies to workers in the private sector. Article 5 Does not include domestic workers (Law 68/2015). Article 6 The law sets a minimum; any better benefit applies. Article 115 Any condition that reduces a statutory right is void. Any settlement…
Read guideKuwait Labour Law Guide 2026
Kuwait's private sector runs on Law No. 6 of 2010. The law itself hasn't changed much since 2018. The rules around it have: working-hours registration, exit permits, new residency fees and new transfer exceptions. This guide covers what every employer needs,…
Read guideLabour Complaints: From PAM to Court
Steps 1. First, file the complaint with the Labour Department (Art. 146). 2. The department summons both parties and tries to resolve the dispute. 3. If it is not resolved within one month, it is referred to the Court of First Instance with a detailed…
Read guidePenalty Regulations: How to Draft Them Correctly
Clear penalty regulations make treatment fair for everyone and make your decisions easier. Here are the requirements:
Read guideResidency and Work Permit Transfer Guide 2026
Transfer rules changed several times in 2024–2026. Here's where they stand now.
Read guideSalary Protection: 8 Rules You Need to Know
1. What wage basis applies to end-of-service? The last wage and applicable recurring wage components, not basic pay alone (Arts. 55, 62). 2. Timing: Monthly-paid employees must be paid at least monthly, and payment must not be delayed more than 7 days after…
Read guideSick Leave under Kuwait Labour Law
Sick leave is one of the things that causes the most confusion in payroll. The law sets it out clearly in Article 69.
Read guideSpecial Leave: Maternity, Hajj, Bereavement and Iddah
Leave Duration Pay Condition Article --- --- --- --- --- Maternity 70 days Full Birth occurs during this period 24 Childcare Up to 4 months Unpaid At the female employee's request 24 Nursing 2 hours daily — During working hours 25 Hajj 21 days Full After 2…
Read guideTermination and Arbitrary Dismissal: The Rights of Both Parties
Ending employment correctly protects both parties. These are the rules:
Read guideWhat Changed in Kuwait Labour Rules (Live Log)
We update this page whenever a new decision is published. Newest first.
Read guideWork Injuries: What the Employer Must Do
Before an injury occurs - Provide safety equipment, and do not deduct its cost from the employee (Art. 83). - Explain the risks to the employee before they begin work (Art. 84). - Insure your employees against work injuries (Art. 88).
Read guideWorking Hours, Overtime and Leave in Kuwait
Hours - 8 hours a day or 48 a week. In Ramadan, 36 a week (Art. 64). - Employees must not ordinarily work more than 5 consecutive hours without a break of at least 1 hour; the break is not working time. The financial, commercial and investment sectors have an…
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