70% Of Domestic Workers Inside Kuwait Have Expired Contracts

Praising the arrangements made for the return of domestic workers a positive step, Head of the Union of Owners of Domestic Labor Recruitment Agencies, Khaled Al-Dakhnan,  emphasized that it is considered a good opportunity for the labor market, but it came late.

Al-Dakhnan pointed out to Al-Qabas that the delay in opening the return to domestic workers with certain regulations and conditions contributed to the widening of the crisis, and underscored that about 70% of the domestic workers currently in Kuwait homes are under expired contracts.

He stressed that the end of domestic workers’ contracts inside the country, their inability to travel, and the lack of available workers in the market has contributed to the increase in negatives, including the domestic workers fleeing or refusing to work and so on, given that the two-year contract has expired, and nothing compels the worker to continue working for their employers.

Domestic workers returning

The return of expat domestic workers to the country on direct flights will begin on Monday, with plans for 14-day COVID-19 mandatory state quarantines for 80,000 individuals put in place, reported a local daily. The plan will save on costs for employers (sponsors), paving the way for direct flights back instead of being subject to costs pertaining to a quarantine period abroad as was the case before the decision.

The huge endeavour, which will witness the entry of 600 people a day, has been given a four-month timeframe. It will begin with India and the Philippines followed by other unspecified countries, and will include logistical services, shelter, catering and security.

The employees will each stay at one of 58 state quarantine buildings, where they will undergo three PCR checks and receive three meals a day under Ministry of Health supervision. Men and women will be housed in separate facilities.

 

SOURCE : TIMES KUWAIT

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