KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has warned property owners against hiring security guards without valid residency permits and legal sponsorship.
The warning applies to security guards commonly known as Haris, who are employed to protect private properties.
Authorities have urged property owners to follow residency and employment regulations before hiring security personnel.
The ministry warned that violations could result in legal action against property owners.
Property Owners Must Verify Security Guards’ Legal Status
According to the Ministry of Interior, the advisory covers several types of properties across the country.
These include buildings under construction, chalets, farms, and livestock enclosures commonly known as jakhours.
Property owners must verify the residency status of security guards before offering them employment.
The ministry stressed that workers must hold valid residency permits and proper legal sponsorship.
Security guards should be legally sponsored by the property owner or the company responsible for their employment.
Authorities also advised employers to conduct necessary background checks before hiring security personnel.
These checks should identify any absconding reports, court judgments, or security-related restrictions involving prospective workers.
The ministry emphasized that hiring workers without proper documentation could expose employers to legal consequences.
Kuwait Authorities Warn Against Employment Violations
The Ministry of Interior urged property owners to ensure that all security personnel meet the country’s legal requirements.
Officials stressed that employers are responsible for checking workers’ documents before allowing them to begin their duties.
The advisory aims to encourage compliance with residency regulations and prevent unauthorized employment.
Property owners have been advised to review existing employment arrangements and confirm that their security guards have valid documents.
Failure to follow the rules could lead to legal accountability under the country’s residency and employment laws.
Thousands of Employers Flagged Over Salary Violations
Separately, Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has identified thousands of employers for delayed salary payments.
According to official figures, the authority reviewed 48,408 registered employer files involving businesses with at least five workers.
Among these, 8,849 employer files were flagged for violations involving salary payments.
Meanwhile, 39,559 employer files were found compliant with wage-protection regulations.
The figures highlight ongoing challenges related to timely salary payments in the private sector.
The authority continues monitoring employers to ensure workers receive their wages according to legal requirements.
Wage Protection System Monitors Employers
The Public Authority for Manpower operates a wage-monitoring system covering more than 100,000 employer files nationwide.
The monitoring framework also includes smaller businesses employing fewer than five workers.
Authorities use the system to track salary payments and identify potential violations of employment regulations.
The authority has also reminded employers about the legal conditions governing salary deductions.
Under the regulations, employers can deduct wages only in 13 specified circumstances.
These include unauthorized absences, refusal to work, disciplinary suspensions, and certain categories of unpaid or sick leave.
Employers must ensure that salary deductions comply with the applicable legal requirements.
Authorities Stress Compliance With Labour Regulations
The latest warnings highlight the government’s continued monitoring of residency and employment practices.
The Ministry of Interior has focused on preventing unauthorized employment in private properties.
Meanwhile, the Public Authority for Manpower continues monitoring salary payments and wage-protection compliance.
Both developments underline the importance of following employment regulations and maintaining proper worker documentation.
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Property owners and private businesses have been urged to fulfill their legal responsibilities to avoid potential penalties.
