Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1534

Termination of the female appellant's service for absence from work for fifteen days. Establishment that she reported her illness from the beginning of the absence and was authorised to rest for one week. Deduction of this period from the period of absence. The remaining period does not reach the threshold necessary for it to be considered a presumption of resignation. Implication thereof: issuance of the decision terminating service contrary to law. Effect thereof: liability of the administrative authority for its fault that resulted in material and moral damage requiring compensation. - 441 - Administrative