Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil / Labour Law

Leaving Work Because of a Wage Reduction

Decision reference: Court of Cassation Civil Decision No. 7507 of 2022, referring to Article 29(1)(4) of the Labour Law.

Where the employer reduces the worker’s wage, the worker rejects the reduction and leaves, the material treats the situation under Article 29(1)(4) of the Labour Law as unfair dismissal giving rise to compensation and notice pay.

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Judicial judgment — Court of Cassation – Civil / Labour Law

Updated: 22 September 2026

Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja

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Does leaving work because of a wage reduction entitle the worker to unfair-dismissal and notice compensation?

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