Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4950

A worker's claim for his entitlements based on the provisions of the Private Sector Labour Law. It may not be heard after the lapse of 1 year from termination of the employment contract. The reason therefor. Upon termination of the contract, the worker's entitlements arising therefrom become payable by the employer, without distinction between one entitlement and another. - The worker's submission of his application to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour is the only procedure the worker must undertake in labour actions. It is considered the procedure by which the judicial demand in those actions is discharged. The worker's amendment of his claims by adding other entitlements not included in his application. It does not alter this effect. The condition thereof. They must arise from the same employment contract.