Kuwait: Memorandum of Understanding on Labor and Manpower Development between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Government of the State of Kuwait

Date of conclusion

14 September 1997

Entry into force

09 October 1997

Text versions

English

Source:

– Philippines Overseas Employment Admistration, retrieved from: http://www.poea.gov.ph/lmi/Bilateral%20Agreements/BLA_PH_Kuwait1997.pdf, accessed: 30 April 2014.

Abstract

Keywords: Kuwait, Philippines, Labour Market

The aim of this MOU is to strengthen cooperation in labour and manpower development between the two parties (Art. 1).

In accordance with Art. 5, the parties agree that the basic conditions for the rights, duties and terms of employment applicable to both employer and employee are to be set out in a mutually agreed upon individual contract of employment, which conforms with the laws, rules and regulations of both countries.

Art. 6 requires both parties to work towards settling disputes amicably between employer and employee in accordance with applicable rules in their respective countries.

The agreement is valid for four years, subject to renewal for a similar period of time (Art. 8).