According to Arab Times, “Know Your Rights: Kuwait Rules on Firing, Resignation and Contract Termination,” published on 24 August 2026, Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) issued guidance explaining Kuwait Job Termination procedures, employee protections and employer obligations under the Labour Law to promote fair workplace practices.
Kuwait Job Termination explains contract End Procedures
The advisory explains that employment contracts may end under specific legal circumstances. These include the worker’s death, permanent inability to perform assigned duties, exhaustion of approved sick leave, closure of the business or a final court ruling declaring the employer bankrupt.
PAM explained that every termination process follows legal procedures outlined in Kuwait’s Labour Law. Therefore, both employers and workers should understand the applicable rules before ending an employment relationship.
Workers receive legal protection under Labour Law
The guidance also explains when employees may resign while protecting their legal rights. In certain situations, workers can leave their jobs without giving prior notice and still remain eligible for end-of-service benefits.
These cases include an employer’s breach of the employment contract or Labour Law, physical assault by the employer or an authorised representative, or serious risks to the employee’s health or safety. At the same time, employees retain the right to challenge dismissals they believe are unjustified.
Kuwait Job Termination defines employer responsibilities
The advisory also outlines the circumstances under which employers may end employment contracts. For indefinite-term contracts, employers must provide the required notice unless the Labour Law permits immediate dismissal in legally defined cases.
PAM referenced Articles 41, 44, 46, 48, 49 and 50 of Kuwait’s Labour Law to explain these procedures. As a result, the guidance provides a clear legal framework for both parties during the termination process.
Fair workplace practices protect employee rights
PAM encouraged employers and workers to understand their legal rights and responsibilities before making employment decisions. The authority noted that awareness of contract termination procedures helps protect both parties while supporting a fair and safe working environment across Kuwait.
