Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4205

The worker’s right to annual leave. Its connection with public order. It may not be waived expressly or implicitly. The employer’s obligation to grant it to him even if he does not request it. His breach of this obligation. Effect thereof. - The worker’s breach of the essential obligations imposed by the employment contract. The employer’s right to rescind the contract and dismiss the worker. He is not obliged to pay payment in lieu of notice, an end-of-service gratuity or compensation for the remaining term of the contract. Rationale therefor. - 823 - Labour