Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4848

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

English translation of the principle

The employer's breach of one of his obligations towards the worker. Its effect. The worker may terminate the employment contract while retaining his entitlement to the end-of-service gratuity and compensation for the damage he suffers in fixed-term contracts.
Arabic original
اخلال رب العمل بأحد التزاماته قبل العامل. أثره. للعامل فسخ عقد العمل مع استحقاقه لمكافأة نهاية الخدمة والتعويض عن الضرر الذي يلحقه في العقود المحددة.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٣٠/٨٣ عمالي جلسة ٦/٢/١٩٨٣ مج القسم الأول - المجلد الثاني ص ٤٠٣)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Commercial and Labour — Volume 9 — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 935. PDF pages: 935.

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