Firms to blame
ONE of the common legal troubles that expatriates in Kuwait face is falling deeper into debt unexpectedly and unrealistically due to the unscrupulous acts of some local companies.
They have encountered a number of problems because the representatives of these companies have forced them to sign contracts without understanding the stipulations, which are usually written in Arabic.
Numerous cases have been filed against them without their knowledge, in addition to the issuance of arrest orders and slapping of travel bans on them. Sometimes filing objections or appeals add up to the mounting pressure, considering their overwhelming financial and family obligations.
The new parliament must issue legislation on drafting contracts in two languages and companies proven to have deceived their workers should be held responsible. This bill should be implemented, while trust and transparency must be on top of the country’s priority list, especially since the population of expatriates is double that of citizens.
Email: labeed.abdal@gmail.com
By: Labeed Abdal
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/180068/reftab/36/t/Some-expats-face-number-of-problems/Default.aspx
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