KUWAIT CITY, Jun 13: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has reminded employers and workers to take advantage of the temporary labour transfer grace period that allows employees in certain restricted sectors to move to other sectors under specific conditions

The decision, which came into effect on May 1 and will remain valid until June 30, 2026, is aimed at regulating the labour market, responding to economic and operational changes, and providing greater flexibility while maintaining stable employment relations.
Under the temporary measure, workers in the small and medium enterprises (SMEs), industrial, agricultural, livestock, and fishing sectors are permitted to transfer outside these restricted categories during the specified period.
PAM said the initiative reflects the government's efforts to improve labour market efficiency and streamline employment procedures while preserving a balance between the interests of employers and workers.
The authority stressed that all transfer requests require the approval of the original employer and that the measure is a temporary exception rather than a permanent change in labour policy.
Applications must be submitted through the Ashal Portal, where employers can file transfer requests for workers under their sponsorship. All applications will undergo verification and approval procedures before being implemented.

Officials said the resolution is intended to support operational flexibility, ensure the orderly functioning of the labour market, and safeguard contractual rights within a clearly defined timeframe.