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Notice period and probation in Kuwait
Probation can last up to 100 working days, and monthly-paid staff are generally subject to a three-month notice period.
Quick answer: In Kuwait, probation is limited to 100 working days and either side can end the contract without notice during it. After probation, monthly-paid employees are generally subject to three months' notice.
Probation
- Maximum of 100 working days, stated in your contract.
- Either party can end the contract without notice during probation. If the employer ends it, Article 32 requires payment of terminal service indemnity for the service period.
- It applies only at the start of employment, not to renewed contracts.
Notice period
- Article 44 requires at least three months’ written notice for monthly-paid workers and at least one month for workers paid on other bases.
- If notice is not worked, the party who ends the job may owe pay for the notice period.
- During employer-issued notice you are entitled to time off each week to look for work.
Before you resign
Check your contract, estimate your end of service with our calculator, and confirm transfer rules with the authorities.Not legal advice. This is an unofficial summary. Rules, fees and eligibility can change, and your contract may give you more. Confirm with your employer, the Public Authority for Manpower, PACI or a licensed lawyer.
Official sources to confirm with
- PACI (Public Authority for Civil Information)
- Ministry of Interior
- Official Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6/2010 (English PDF)
- Skuad: Kuwait labor law
- SafeGuard Global: Kuwait
- Atlas: Kuwait
- ILO NATLEX: Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6/2010
- 3 Nov 2026: reviewed against published sources; added official references.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the notice period in Kuwait?
Published guides give three months for monthly-paid private-sector employees. A party who skips notice may owe pay for that period. No notice is needed during probation. Terms vary, so check your contract.
Can my employer fire me during probation in Kuwait?
Probation can last up to 100 working days. During it, either the employer or the employee may end the contract without notice. It applies only at the start of employment, not to renewed contracts.
What is the maximum probation in Kuwait?
100 working days.
Can I resign during probation?
Yes. Either party can end the contract without notice during probation.