Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 940

The right of an employee who puts himself forward as a candidate in Municipal Council elections to special leave for one month. Among the rights established by operation of law. The administration has no discretion in this regard. The employee must submit an application to the competent authority stating the duration of the leave, its beginning and end, and attaching documents supporting his candidacy to contest the elections. The administration's error in approving that leave. Its effect: the decision contravenes the law and is unlawful. It requires compensation if the employee suffers damage as a result. Example. - 202 - Right