Embassy of Ethiopian in Kuwait

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Labour Law

Here are the key highlights of the Labour Law.

Preliminary Provisions – Defines key terms related to domestic workers, employers, and recruitment offices.

Preliminary Provisions – Defines key terms related to domestic workers, employers, and recruitment offices.

Obligations of the Parties to the Contract – Specifies the responsibilities of recruitment offices, employers, and domestic workers.

Obligations of the Recruitment Offices – Prohibits unethical practices like charging fees to workers and categorizing them based on race or gender.

Obligations of the Domestic Worker – States that workers must follow contractual duties, respect employers’ property, and maintain confidentiality.

Work and Employment Contracts – Details the essential elements of a valid contract between employers and domestic workers.

On Wages – Establishes wage payment rules, ensuring timely and fair compensation for workers.

On Working Hours and Leaves – Limits working hours to 12 per day, mandates break periods, and grants paid leave.

End of Service Remuneration – Guarantees workers a severance payment after completing their contract.

Penalties – Lists consequences for employers and recruitment offices violating the law, including fines and license revocation.

General Provisions – Covers licensing rules, business restrictions, and compliance regulations for recruitment offices.