168 workers arrested in Mutlaa for violating labor, residence laws
PAM warns employers of legal action for hiring illegal workers
The Inspection Department of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) in cooperation with the Residence Affairs Investigations Department of the Ministry of Interior has arrested 168 workers for violating labor and residency laws.
According to PAM, among those arrested are 130 domestic workers and 38 private sector employees for committing what PAM called legal breaches.
The Authority added the files of the employers linked to these workers will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the Labor Law and its implementation of regulations. All violators will be referred to the Residence Affairs Investigations Department for appropriate legal action, Al-Rai reports.
PAM stressed that it will continue intensifying inspection campaigns across different regions to detect irregularities and protect the integrity of Kuwait’s labor market from illegal practices.
The Authority also renewed its call to business owners and individuals to adhere strictly to labor regulations, warning against employing illegal workers and underscoring that legal measures will be taken against violators.
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