Is the severance package awarded by the judge to the dismissed employee considered a fine?
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Whoever judges the gratuity (compensation for contract termination) with any ruling can explain their reasoning, whether it is a discretionary punishment and fine, or if it is due to the worker.
If it is compensation for moral damage, the preponderant opinion is that it is forbidden and impermissible to take it.
However, if it is due to the worker as part of his salary or as a penalty clause — which is the preponderant opinion — then there is no harm in taking it, and it is due to the worker.
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