Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3297

State of Kuwait · Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

It is impermissible to deduct more than 10% of a worker’s wage in payment of debts or loans due to the employer. The employer is prohibited from charging any interest thereon.
Arabic original
عدم جواز اقتطاع أكثر من ١٠ % من أجر العامل وفاءً لديون أو قروض مستحقة لصاحب العمل. حظر تقاضي صاحب العمل عنها أي فائدة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٥٢١/٢٠٠٠ تجاري جلسة ١/٤/٢٠٠١ مج القسم الرابع - المجلد الخامس ص ٨٤٥)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 556. PDF pages: 556.

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