Is it permissible for an employee who was dismissed, and then a decision was issued to reinstate him to his job and rights, but the decision was not implemented for years, to file a lawsuit before the Administrative Court demanding compensation for salaries and resulting damages, despite not having commenced work during that period due to the responsible authority?
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It is permissible to take the matter to court to demand reinstatement to the unjustly terminated position, to seek punishment for those responsible for the termination, and to claim compensation for legal expenses. However, there is no right to claim past salaries, as these are due in exchange for work, and the individual was not prevented from working in other capacities. This is what jurists have stipulated: whoever is prevented from working without coercion or imprisonment is not entitled to wages.
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