Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4498

The rights established by the Labour Law for the worker. Their relation to public policy. Departure from them is impermissible unless it results in a benefit to the worker. - The employer’s stipulation that the worker not work for a competitor during the currency of his employment contract with him or for a specified period after that employment ends. Permissible. The parties may agree on specified compensation in the event of a breach. The reason therefor.