Tag: expat workers
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Hiring staff you don’t need is a crime
Kuwait's Labour Law makes it a crime to bring in workers and leave them without a job, or to hire staff with no real need for them. Here's what the law says and who can be punished. Read more →
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Face recognition and OTP is compulsory for low salary transfers
The Central Bank of Kuwait now requires banks to use facial recognition and OTPs to confirm that low-income workers approve every transaction from their salary account, as part of a wider crackdown on fake salary payments. Read more →
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If your salary is 300 KD and transfers 25 KD or more that salary, you will be checked..
The Central Bank of Kuwait has told local banks to add two-factor authentication and six-month transaction reviews for low-paid private-sector workers, to stop employers forcing staff to return their wages. Read more →
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Kuwait minister warns firms over late salaries to expats
Kuwait's Interior Minister Shaikh Fahad Al Yousef has told business owners to pay all employees on time, warning that some firms delay wages for expatriate staff while prioritising Kuwaiti employees. Read more →
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Bangladesh says Saudi executed two Bangladeshi without notice
Bangladesh says two of its citizens were executed in Saudi Arabia's Makkah region, with Dhaka learning about it only through media reports and now demanding answers from Riyadh. Read more →
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Sahel Now Lets You Report 8 Labour Violations to Ministry
PAM has switched on a new Sahel feature letting anyone report eight specific labour violations electronically, complete with photos and a trackable case number. Read more →
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Kuwait’s Rules on Firing, Resigning and Termination from job.
PAM has issued an advisory spelling out exactly when a worker or employer in Kuwait can legally end a contract, and when end-of-service benefits still apply. Here's what it means if you're an expat employee. Read more →
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New Notice Period and End-of-Service Rights for Workers in Kuwait
PAM has issued a clear advisory on notice periods and end-of-service rights under Kuwait's Labour Law, covering what both workers and employers must do before a contract ends. Read more →
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Kuwait’s Digital Salary System: What It Means for Expat Workers ?
Kuwait is tightening enforcement of electronic wage payments for private sector workers. Here's what it means for expats, from bank accounts to what to do if your pay is late. Read more →
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Protect of Filipino Workers in Kuwait.
Kuwaiti and Philippine officials met in Manila to reaffirm their commitment to protecting the rights and safety of Filipino workers in Kuwait. Read more →