Dismissal without notice (Art. 41)

Subject to the provisions of Article (37) of this Law: a. The employer may terminate the services of a worker without notice, compensation or benefit in the event where the worker has committed any of the following acts: 1. If the Worker has committed a mistake that resulted in a large loss for the employer. 2. If it was found that the worker obtained employment through cheating or fraud. 3. If the worker divulged secrets related to the establishment which caused or would have caused real losses. b. The employer may dismiss the worker in any of the following events: 1. If he been found guilty of a crime that relates to honor, trust or morals. 2. If he committed an act against public morals at the work site. 3. If he assaulted one of his colleagues, his employer or deputy during work or for a reason thereof. 4. If he breached or failed to abide by any of the obligations imposed on him by the contract and the provisions of this Law. 5. If he is found to have repeatedly violated the instructions of the employer. In such events, the decision of dismissal shall not result in the deprivation of the worker of his end of service benefit. c. The employee who is dismissed for any of the reasons stated in this article shall have the right to object against such decision before the competent Labour department in accordance with the procedure set forth in this Law. If it is established, by virtue of the final verdict, that the employer arbitrarily dismissed his worker, the latter shall be entitled to an end of service benefit and a compensation for material and moral damages. In all cases, the employer shall inform the Ministry about his decision to dismiss and the reasons for such decision, and the Ministry shall inform the Manpower Restructuring Body.