Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3938

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

English translation of the principle

A worker’s entitlements. What is relied upon in calculating them. The last wage received, in addition to whatever is given in return for the work, whatever its form or designation. Its condition. That it acquire a habitual character. Transport allowance. Is not a component of wages.
Arabic original
مستحقات العامل. ما يعول عليه في احتسابها. آخر أجر تقاضاه بالإضافة إلى ما يعطي له مقابل عمله أياً كانت صورته أو تسميته. شرطه. أن يأخذ شكل الاعتياد. بدل الانتقال. لا يعد من عناصر الأجر.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣/٢٠٠٢ عمالي جلسة ١١/١١/٢٠٠٢ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد التاسع ص ٧٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 785. PDF pages: 785.

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