Kuwait's New Domestic Worker Laws For Indians

The Kuwaiti government has enacted laws to protect domestic workers from exploitation and abuse. Domestic workers in Kuwait are entitled to the following rights under Kuwaiti law (Law 68 of 2015) and related ministerial decisions and executive regulations:

– A written employment contract in Arabic and English, which is mandatory.

– A wage not less than the minimum wage specified by the Ministry of the Interior. According to Indian government regulations, the minimum wage for Indian domestic workers in Kuwait is KD 120.

– Provision of free food, clothing, medical treatment, and accommodation.

– Compensation for extra work. In the event of non-payment, PAM (Public Authority for Manpower) may investigate and order the employer to double the agreed wage.

– Paid weekly rest and paid annual holidays.

– End-of-service benefits of one month’s wages for each year of service.

– Domestic workers cannot be assigned any hazardous work affecting work or offending human dignity.

– The maximum working hours should not be more than 12 hours per day.

– The passport and civil ID of domestic workers cannot be retained by the employer without the consent of the domestic worker.

Kuwait is taking important steps to ensure the safety and rights of all citizens, regardless of their nationality or profession, through these advances in domestic worker laws.

 

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