Overtime in Kuwait: How to Track Your Hours

Practical steps

Record scheduled and actual hours, breaks, approvals and payslip entries; confirm rules for your role. Reconcile your own dated hours with approved rosters and payslip entries; note breaks and changes, and raise discrepancies promptly through the appropriate workplace channel.

Keep a simple daily record of the date, start and finish time, break, supervisor approval and the amount shown on your payslip. Compare the record with the employer’s attendance system before the payroll period closes. Article 66 of Law No. 6/2010 sets limits on overtime and provides at least a 25% premium over the ordinary rate for overtime in a similar period. The published text also states limits of two hours per day, three days per week, 90 days per year and 180 hours per year; confirm any later decisions that apply to your job category.

• Match the written contract or policy against the dates, hours and pay records relevant to this issue.
• Keep the request, approval or employer response in a dated message rather than relying on a verbal conversation.
• If a figure or condition differs, ask the responsible HR contact to explain the exact item in writing.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Relying on a verbal promise when the contract or HR record says something different.
• Waiting until the end of employment to question a payslip or leave-balance discrepancy.
• Sending an undated request without keeping the employer's acknowledgement.

General information, not legal or financial advice. Procedures can change; confirm the official rules that apply to your case.

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