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Kuwait Labour Law

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Labour Law › Disciplinary Penalties & Deductions

Article 39: Suspension for Investigation

In force

In simple words

During an internal investigation you can be suspended from work for up to 10 days. If the investigation finds you were not responsible, you must be paid for those days.

Example

Suspended during an investigation

Situation

Ahmed is suspended for 10 days while the company investigates missing stock. The investigation finds he was not responsible.

What the law says

Suspension for an investigation can last at most 10 days. Because he was cleared, he must be paid for all 10 days.

Names are made up for illustration.

Official text of Article 39
The labourer may be prevented from continuing his work for the interest of the investigation conducted by the employer or his representative for a period not exceeding ten days. If the investigation with the labourer has concluded that he is not responsible for the relevant act, he shall be paid his salary for the period of suspension.
Reference & sources

Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 39 (Suspension for Investigation), Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, Issue No. 963 (2010). Checked October 2026.

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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.