KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Manpower announced on Wednesday the adoption of a new mechanism to regulate the working hours of employees in private schools, setting the duration at seven actual working hours per day.
The decision aims to improve the working environment in the private education sector and ensure the stability of the educational process.In a press statement, the Authority explained that the new mechanism-proposed by the Private Schools Union of Kuwait (PSUK) and approved by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf Al-Sabah-was introduced following a comprehensive study by the relevant departments.
The study examined the nature of work in educational institutions, which differs from other sectors due to the specific requirements of the school system that necessitate the continuous presence of both teaching and administrative staff throughout the school day to maintain the continuity and organization of the educational process.
The Authority stated that the decision is based on Article (65) of the Labor Law, which defines daily working hours, emphasizing that the number of working hours should not be less than the legal minimum.It clarified that the new system would consist of seven consecutive working hours per day without a break, in accordance with Article (65), Paragraph (b) of Labor Law No. (6) of 2010, which allows such an arrangement for technical or organizational reasons.The Authority affirmed that implementing the new mechanism marks a step forward in enhancing efficiency within private schools, providing a flexible and well-regulated work environment that protects employees’ rights while supporting the quality of education in the private sector. —KUNA
