Private companies in Kuwait are now required to transition their work schedules to a digital format.
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has issued a decision aimed at ensuring transparency and compliance with labor laws in the private sector. The decision, which applies to employers in the private sector, will be published in the Official Gazette and take effect on November 1 this year, as stated in Article 4.
According to the decision, 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 electronic system. This system, approved by the Public Authority for Manpower, will serve as the official reference for inspectors during inspections and follow-ups.
Employers must update this information immediately whenever changes occur, as per Article 1 of the decision. The authority's approval of the data constitutes official validation of the work schedule, as stated in Article 2. Upon validation, employers are obligated to print and display the validated work schedule visibly at the workplace.
Article 3 of the decision allows the authority to take legal action against employers violating the decision, including partial or full suspension of the employer's file. Non-compliance with the decision's provisions, such as the failure to enter work schedule details into the Public Authority for Manpower's electronic system, may also result in legal action.
The decision's publication in the Official Gazette is a significant step towards increasing transparency and ensuring compliance with labor laws in the private sector. The competent authorities are required to enforce and implement the decision, as stated in Article 4.
Al Anba newspaper reported the details of this decision issued by Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, highlighting its importance in promoting transparency and upholding labor laws in the private sector. The decision underscores the commitment of the government to protect the rights of workers and ensure a fair and transparent work environment.
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