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Article 131: Ministry Intervention
In forceIn simple words
The Ministry can step into a collective dispute on its own when necessary, and send it to reconciliation or arbitration. Both sides must provide documents and attend when called.
Official text of Article 131
As an exemption from the provision of Article (126) of this law, the competent Ministry may, in the event of a collective dispute and if the necessity so requires, interfere without request by one of the dispute parties to settle the dispute amicably. Also, it may refer the dispute to the reconciliation committee or arbitration board as it deems appropriate. The parties to this dispute, in this case, shall submit all the documents required by the competent Ministry, and they shall appear, if so summoned, before the board.
Reference & sources
Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 131 (Ministry Intervention), Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, Issue No. 963 (2010). Checked October 2026.
Related articles
- 123 · Collective Labour Conflicts
- 124 · Resolution of Collective Conflicts
- 125 · Application for Amicable Settlement
- 126 · Composition of Reconciliation Committee
- 127 · Timeframe for Resolution
- 128 · Formation of Arbitration Board
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.