Notice period for ending an indefinite Kuwait employment contract — 3 months for monthly-paid workers, 1 month for others.
Figures in KWD. For an indefinite (unlimited) contract.
| Service | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Monthly-paid worker | 3 months notice |
| Other pay frequency | 1 month notice |
| If notice is not honoured | Compensation equal to the wage for the notice period |
Applies to indefinite-term (unlimited) contracts. Either party may waive the notice period by paying the equivalent wage instead. Cross-checked against Wefaq Law. Source: Al Razzaq Law Firm.
For an indefinite contract: 3 months if you are paid monthly, 1 month if you are paid another way (daily, weekly, hourly), under Kuwait's Labour Law No. 6 of 2010.
Yes, the same period applies to whichever side ends the contract.
Yes — either party may waive it by paying the other's wage for the notice period.
This rule covers indefinite (unlimited) contracts. Fixed-term contracts generally run to their end date; ending one early without cause can require compensation up to the remaining contract value.