The Public Authority of Kuwait for Jana Shakti (PAM) has intensified efforts to implement labor and residence laws, resulting in violation of rules in the arrest of 168 workers. Crackdown confirmed Kuwait’s commitment to ensure its labor market security and compliance with the labor law.TL; Dr:
- Palm launched an inspection campaign targeting labor and residence violations in Mutla region of Kuwait.
- A total of 168 workers were arrested, including 130 illegal domestic workers and 38 illegal private sector activists.
- The files of registered employers will be closely monitored, and violator will be referred to for legal action. Joint Inspection residences were held with the General Directorate of investigation into the investigation.
Details of cracks and inspection operations
Sheikh Fahd Yusaf Saud al-Sab, first Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, while working on the instructions of the Labor Inspection Department of Pam, along with the Inspection Department of the General Directorate of Investigation of Residences, along with the inspection department, carried out a comprehensive campaign in Mutla area.The efforts of the Joint Committee focused on detecting and arresting workers who violated labor and residence laws. During the campaign, the authorities overall:
- 130 domestic workers were illegally employed,
- 38 private sector workers are working illegally without proper residence documentation.
Palm reiterated its dedication to regulate the labor market and protect it from illegal practices through continuous and acute inspection campaigns in various fields.
Enforcement and legal implication
Palm warned employers about the consequences of appointing illegal workers, emphasizing that the violation would be completed with strict legal consequences. The files of registered employers will be closely examined to ensure complete conformity with Kuwait’s labor law and its implementation rules.Criminals and non-non-contradiction employers can be sent to the investigation department of residence cases for the prosecution, which strengthens the government’s zero-assessment policy towards labor law violations.The collective arrest in Kuwait throws light on an ongoing government initiative to maintain labor standards, protect legitimate employment and regulate the status of residence within the country. Pam’s continuous campaigns ensure that illegal labor practices are rapidly identified and addressed, a fair and legal work environment is cultivated for all.
Fasting
- 1. How many illegal workers were arrested recently in the crack of Kuwait?
A total of 168 workers were arrested, including 130 domestic workers and 38 private sector workers. - 2. Which authority is responsible for the labor inspection campaign?
The General Authority for Manpower (PAM) in collaboration with the General Directorate of Investigation of General Housing Affairs. - 3. Which areas were targeted in this enforcement campaign?
A comprehensive inspection campaign was focused on Mutla region in Kuwait. - 4. What happens to employers to hire illegal workers?
Employers are subjected to legal action and referrals for residence and labor authorities for violations. - 5. Why is Kuwait intensifying these labor market inspections?
For the safety of the labor market, ensure compliance with labor and residence laws, and compete illegal employment practices.
