Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2228

State of Kuwait · Civil Matters — Volume 10 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

The worker’s breach of or failure to fulfil his obligations. Its effect. The employer may dismiss him without notice or gratuity. Condition therefor. Observance of good faith and honourable dealing. Whether or not the worker has breached his obligations and whether grounds for his dismissal exist. A factual matter assessed independently by the court of merits.
Arabic original
إخلال العامل أو تقصيره في التزاماته. أثره. لصاحب العمل فصله دون إعلان أو مكافأة. شرط ذلك. مراعاة حسن النية وشرف التعامل. توافر إخلال العامل بالتزاماته أو عدم توافره وقيام المبرر لفصله. واقع تستقل بتقديره محكمة الموضوع.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤/٩٠ عمالي جلسة ١٦/٤/١٩٩٠ مج القسم الثاني - المجلد الثالث ص ٢٤٩)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Civil Matters — Volume 10 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 416. PDF pages: 416.

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