Overtime during Ramadan

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I have a question pertaining to pay during Ramadan. I am an American working for an American company here in Kuwait. We have been told that we are working under Kuwait Labour Laws with the exception of Ramadan.

From my previous employer we were told that during the month of Ramadan we were to be paid 6 hrs regular pay and 6 hrs of overtime daily. Our new company has stated that they do not have to provide this to us. What is the legal stance on this matter?

Name withheld

Answer: If the new company decides not to pay the six hours overtime, they will not be in breach of any law. But this is only true to the extent that you only work for six hours a day during Ramadan. However if you work for an additional six hours the company is bound to pay you for the extra six hours which can be classified as overtime payment.

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