Judicial principles and studies
Changing the Leave System and Its Relation to Alleged Unfair Dismissal
The study indicates that an employer's modification of the leave regime is a managerial matter within its discretion and does not, by itself, amount to constructive dismissal. It also notes that a party may not re-litigate an issue already finally decided.
Updated: 10 September 2026
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Subject
Whether an employer's change to the leave-accrual or leave-allocation system constitutes grounds for an employee to leave work and claim constructive (unfair) dismissal under the provisions of Article (29) of the Labor Law, and whether a party may re-open an issue already finally decided by the court.
Summary
- A change in the leave system is treated as an internal organizational decision within the employer's discretionary authority and, by itself, does not alter or diminish employees' rights. - Therefore, an employee's resignation prompted solely by such a change is not regarded as constructive dismissal entitling the employee to compensation. - A party may not re-litigate a matter that has been finally adjudicated by the General Assembly of the Court of Cassation.
Practical significance
- Changes to leave policies are generally considered managerial decisions unless they demonstrably violate specific employee rights. - Relying only on a modification of the leave system is unlikely to sustain a successful unfair dismissal claim for compensation. - Matters resolved by a final judgment are not subject to reopening in subsequent proceedings. This content is a general educational summary and not a judicial text or legal advice.
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