Working hours of domestic workers in Kuwait can be the longest and most unpredictable. But regulating their work is an essential issue.

 

 

Clause	The Right	Article
12 Hours Maximum Working Day	The maximum working hours for domestic workers is 12 hours a day, punctuated by breaks.	• Article 22(2) Domestic Workers Law• Article 13(2) Executive Regulations
Annual and Weekly Time-off	The domestic worker is entitled for a rest day at least one day per week, and receive paid annual leave	• Article 22(3) Domestic Workers Law • Article 13(3) Executive Regulations

 

Domestic Workers Working Hours :

For work-life balance, one should take in special consideration to articles drawn by the Domestic workers’ law to ensure improvement in living conditions. Domestic worker laws provide the following terms and conditions.

Kuwait Family VISA Updates, Salary cap from KD500 to KD800?

 

Sanction	Report to	Evidence
• Suspension of the granting of entry visas to the employer for 6 months• Considering the hours and days of work as overtime	Domestic Employment Department	Witnesses  Lack of evidence of overtime payments  Allegation
• Suspension of the granting of entry visas to the employer for 6 months• Considering the hours and days of work as overtime	Domestic Employment Department	Allegation Witnesses

 

Domestic Workers Working Hours