Compensation and benefits are extremely important to employees. When expanding to Kuwait, you’ll need to meet the country’s compensation laws to stay compliant.
G-P is a global Employer of Record (EOR) that makes it easier to expand to countries such as Kuwait, without setting up new entities. We’ll hire employees on your behalf, streamline payroll, and ensure your teams receive compliant benefits. When you work with us, you’ll have to worry only about running your company.
Kuwait compensation laws
Kuwait’s minimum wage is KWD 75 per month, and it was last changed in 2018. Kuwait’s compensation laws also require companies to pay bonuses.
Guaranteed benefits in Kuwait
You should start your Kuwait benefits management plan with guaranteed benefits that will help you stay compliant. The list includes days off for Kuwait’s public holidays. Employees should also receive 30 days of paid annual leave after working for 9 months for your company. Annual leave is paid in advance of the employee starting their vacation. Muslim employees who have not previously performed Al-Hajj can take 21 days off for the pilgrimage after working 2 years for your company.
Expecting employees are guaranteed 30 days of paid maternity leave before the expected due date and 40 days after the birth of a child. Mothers can also take another 100 days of unpaid leave, either consecutive or not, after paid maternity leave. Doing so requires a medical certificate, however, to show that the employee is not able to work.
Kuwait benefits management
Next, we recommend adding supplemental benefits that local employees highly value or seek the most. Some of the common benefits in the country include:
- Housing allowance
- Education allowance
- Car allowance
- Transportation allowance
- Phone allowance
Restrictions for benefits and compensation
Companies expanding without the help of a global EOR such as G-P have to set up their own subsidiary before hiring employees, paying them, and dispersing benefits. You won’t have the same restriction when you work with us. Our team will make sure your team gets the benefits and compensation they deserve.
Partner with G-P to build your everywhere workforce.
As your partner in global expansion, G-P will handle payroll and compliance, so you can focus on growing your team and scaling your business. Our market-leading global employment platform is powered by the first fully customizable suite of global employment products and backed by the industry’s largest team of in-country HR and legal experts to streamline payroll management and help you offer competitive, compliant local benefits.
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