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Article 124: Resolution of Collective Conflicts
In forceIn simple words
In a collective dispute, both sides must first try to negotiate directly. The Ministry can send someone to supervise. Any agreement must be registered with the Ministry within 15 days.
Official text of Article 124
If collective conflicts have arisen, both parties shall resort to direct negotiation between the employer or his representative and the labourers or their representatives. The competent Ministry shall have the right to delegate its representative to attend these negotiations in the capacity of supervisor. In case that they reached a mutual agreement among them, then such agreement should be enrolled with the competent Ministry within 15 days pursuant to the rules & regulations in respect of which a resolution shall be issued by the Minister.
Reference & sources
Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 124 (Resolution of Collective Conflicts), Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, Issue No. 963 (2010). Checked October 2026.
Related articles
- 123 · Collective Labour Conflicts
- 125 · Application for Amicable Settlement
- 126 · Composition of Reconciliation Committee
- 127 · Timeframe for Resolution
- 128 · Formation of Arbitration Board
- 129 · Timeframe for Arbitration
General information, not legal advice. The Arabic text of the law is the official version (Article 29). For your case, contact the Public Authority for Manpower or a lawyer.