Kuwait requires private businesses to shift their work schedules to a digital format.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has issued a decision regarding the work schedules for private employers. The decision, which will take effect on November 1 this year, has been reported by Al Anba newspaper.
According to Article 1, private-sector employers are required to enter details of daily working hours, rest periods, weekly rest, and official holidays into the Public Authority for Manpower's (PAM) electronic system. This data will serve as the official reference for inspectors during inspections and follow-ups.
Employers are also obliged to update the work schedule information in the electronic system immediately whenever changes occur. The approved work schedule, once validated by the PAM, will constitute the official validation of the work schedule.
The decision applies not only to the provisions of Article 1 but also extends to the entirety of the private sector. The authorities are expected to note and implement the decision starting from November 1 this year.
The decision includes provisions for legal action against non-compliant employers. Article 3 of the decision allows the PAM to take legal action against employers violating the decision, including partial or full suspension of the employer's file.
The work schedule details include daily working hours, rest periods, weekly rest, and official holidays. The decision outlines the consequences for non-compliance, although the exact nature of these consequences is not specified in the available information.
It is worth noting that the decision does not exempt employers from Article 141 of Law No. 6 of 2010. The electronic system used for this purpose is approved by the PAM.
The decision will be published in the Official Gazette, as stated in Article 4, and will enforce the authorities to take action as of November 1 this year. Employers are expected to print and display the approved work schedule visibly at the workplace to ensure compliance with the decision.
This decision aims to ensure fair and regulated work schedules for employees in the private sector, providing them with the rest they need and protecting their rights. Employers are advised to familiarise themselves with the details of the decision and comply with its requirements to avoid any potential legal action.
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