Residence transfer
My residence was transferred to my current company in April 2007 but the restaurant which I was hired for opened in July 2007. From April to June 2007 my employer paid only 1 month’s salary because the owners told us that restaurant had not opened. I have spent 1 year with the company and I filed my resignation but my employer is not accepting it and told me that I have to get a replacement on my own before I resign. Please tell me what to do to get a release and will the labor office entertain my complaint because I have heard that you need to have a wasta in the labor office for them to entertain the complaint.

Answer: The company can’t stop you as you have already spent one year with this company, which is the requirement for local transfers. You also don’t need to find a replacement. Just resign and if it is not accepted file a complaint with the Labour Dept … you don’t need a wasta to file a complaint.The Arab Times invites questions on all aspects of Kuwaiti law. If you face a problem, or need specific advice on any legal matter, from commercial and investment law to divorce and labour. send your question to santhoshkumar51@yahoo.com