Kuwait: Amending Law No. 6 of 2010 Concerning Labour in the Private Sector
| Title | Kuwait: Amending Law No. 6 of 2010 Concerning Labour in the Private Sector |
| Date of conclusion | 06/05/2018 |
| Entry into force | Following the date of its issuance. |
| Text version(s) | English |
| Source | Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MSA), Ministerial Decision |
| No. 17 of 2018: Kuwait (06 May 2018) | |
| Accessed: 30 May 2023. | |
| Keywords | Kuwait; Laws & Regulations; Policy; Labour |
Abstract
The present legislation constitutes an amendment to Section 51 of Law No. 6 of 2010 concerning labor regulations within the private sector in Kuwait. This amendment specifically addresses the entitlements of Kuwaiti nationals upon the termination of their employment, specifically the prohibition of salary deductions by employers for the purpose of fulfilling the subscription fees to the Public Authority for Social Security. In adherence to this amendment, Kuwaiti nationals are granted the right to receive complete indemnities upon the conclusion of their service, with the responsibility for payment resting entirely upon the current employer.