Promotion and Job Status Amendment Claim in Kuwaiti Law - Employee's Right to Administrative Fairness

Promotion and job status adjustment are fundamental rights for public employees in the State of Kuwait. Kuwaiti law guarantees these rights in accordance with the principles of justice and equality . However, some administrative bodies may arbitrarily neglect to promote a deserving employee or fail to adjust their job status despite meeting the eligibility requirements. This requires resorting to the administrative judiciary to claim rights.

First: Promotion in Kuwaiti law

What is an upgrade?

Promotion is the transfer of an employee from one level to a higher level within the job structure, whether by selection, seniority, or as a result of passing an evaluation.

When is a promotion really an employee's right?

• If he meets the legal promotion requirements.
• If vacancies are available.
• If a promotion decision is not issued within a reasonable period without justification.