Leave Law, Public Holidays and Compensation

Leave law and public holidays regulate employee rights to rest and leisure. This law protects workers and ensures adequate rest periods. ## Types of Leave ### Annual Leave Every employee has the right to paid annual leave. ### Number of Leave Days - Kuwaiti employees: At least 30 days - Foreign employees: 30 days - During first year of employment: Determined by agreement ### Sick Leave Sick employees have the right to paid sick leave. ### Exceptional Leave Granted for exceptional circumstances such as marriage or family deaths. ### Maternity Leave Working women have the right to maternity leave. Kuwait's Court of Cassation in Decision No. 320/2019 ruled that leave rights are fundamental rights that cannot be waived. ## Public Holidays ### Public Holidays in Kuwait - New Year's Day (January 1) - Liberation Day (February 25) - National Day (February 25 - additional holiday) - Islamic holiday breaks - Islamic festivals ### Public Holiday Pay Employees receive full salary on public holidays. ## Accumulation of Leave ### Unused Leave Employees have the right to accumulate unused leave. ### Payment of Unused Leave Upon termination of employment, employees are entitled to payment for unused leave. ## Bonuses and Compensation ### End-of-Service Gratuity Employees receive gratuity upon termination of service. ### Additional Compensation Employees may receive additional compensation in case of: - Unfair dismissal - Reputational harm - Other damages ## Conclusion Kuwaiti law provides comprehensive protection for employee leave and rest rights.