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Article 132: Prohibition of Work Stoppage
In forceIn simple words
While a collective dispute is being negotiated, reconciled or arbitrated, neither side may stop work, fully or partly (no strikes or lockouts).
Official text of Article 132
The parties of the dispute are prohibited from stopping work, totally or partially, during the direct negotiation proceedings or before the reconciliation committee or the arbitration board due to the interference of the competent ministry in the disputes pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
Reference & sources
Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 132 (Prohibition of Work Stoppage), 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.