Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2356

The old-age, disability and death insurance scheme. The employer is obligated thereunder only for the equivalent of the end-of-service gratuity at the rates stated in Article 54 of the Labour Law and the amount of the increase if bound by better pension, gratuity or savings schemes. This does not detract from his obligation in respect of other additional or supplementary benefits he establishes for his employees pursuant to a special scheme he creates, in addition to what the insured persons are entitled to. - Claims for additional benefits. They must be directed immediately against the employer in accordance with the ordinary procedures for claiming rights. They may not be directed against the Social Security Institution.