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Kuwait
Kuwait guarantees 30 days (Labour Law 6/2010). Maternity 70 days.
Authority: Labour Law 6/2010 · PIFSS · MoSAL
Leave
30 days
Holidays
12
Mat
70 days
Pat
Not statutory
Sick
Variable by dur.
Framework
LL 6/2010
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01
Annual paid leave
LL 6/2010LL 6/2010: 30 working days after 9 mos.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 30 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MoSAL
02
Public holidays
1212 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | NY | All | — |
| 25-26 Feb | National + Liberation | All | — |
| Variable | Islamic events | All | Variable |
Official sources: MoSAL
03
Sick leave
LLLL: variable by sick duration.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-15 | 0 j | 100% | LL |
| 16-30 | — | 75% | LL |
Official sources: MoSAL
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
70 days matMat 70 days 100%.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 70 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MoSAL
05
Special leaves
LLMarriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days, Hajj 21 days once.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MoSAL
Centralize Kuwait absences
Illizeo applies LL 6/2010 + PIFSS.
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