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10 available 10 • View allResignation during probation period and holding passport
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Q: Sir
I resigned during my probation period. Can I travel back home?
My passport is with the employer and he's saying he can make my life in trouble and the probation period is only for the employer not for the employee.
Can you please advise me on the solution?

Feb 24, 2019
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Probation in Bahrain
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Q: I am working for my present company without signing any contract with the company. I'm working in this company for more than 2 months. And they applied for my visa only this month October 9, 2017.
I really don't know if I'm under probation during that 2 months that I'm working in this company. And I want to leave this work for some reason.
Is there anything I can do legally about it?
Thanks in advance.

Oct 22, 2017
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Joining another company during probation
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Q: I have signed a contract with an employer and also received the visa, but I have changed my mind and decided not to join the company due to the indecent behaviour of the employer.
I did not join the company and I want to have my visa cancelled. I am ready to pay the visa expenditures incurred by the employer.
What are your advice and suggestion? I may leave the country to take up a job in another country.

Jun 21, 2018
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Claiming visa and employments costs for resigning during probation

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Q: Does the employee need to pay to the employer for the visa, airfare and uniform cost if he resigned in the time of probation period?


May 23, 2019
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Resignation during probation period and visa transfer in Bahrain
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Q: Dear Sir
I am in the probation period. I came to Bahrain on a business visa and transferred locally. Now 10 more days left to complete my probation period.
I have submitted the resignation today 07.08.2019 and the company is not ready to agree to the local transfer.
What should I do and what is the procedure?
Please advise.

Aug 15, 2019
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منع دخول دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي بسبب بلاغ تغيب عن العمل في السعودية
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س: لدي ترحيل من السعودية بسبب بلاغ تغيب عن العمل، هل يشمل منعي من دخول دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي؟

Jan 6, 2020
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Consequences of resigning during probation period
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Q: I am in a Skill Category 1 corporate role in Dubai, on a 2-year limited contract. My probation period is 6 months.
If I want to leave my current role WITHIN the 6-month probation period for another role at a different organization (similar role, but more pay, better/larger organization, better future prospects).
What will be the consequences with my current employer's side or from the UAE government?
Also, how much notice would I have to give? And is there a possibility of a ban of any sort?
My current employer has paid for my relocation from abroad and also all my visa expenses.

Jun 8, 2019
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Labour complaint against the employer for deducting visa change fees
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Q: I have just been hired last April with unlimited contract and 6 months probation. I have a question about visa and processing costs.
After signing the job offer, they asked me about my attested documents and my passport, so I gave the original for the processing. Then I started working on May 3.
Today May 31, I have received my employment visa and expecting to receive my first salary. However, our accounts told me that there would be AED 559 deduction due to Visa Status Change (Which I believe that employer should be the one covering the fee).
In addition to this, I have also paid AED 210 for the translation of my papers. Until now, all original documents are with my employer. I plan to resign if he insists on the deduction.
Questions:
1. Is it legal to charge me 559 for visa status change and 210 for translation?
2. Should I take my original documents from him?
3. If we have an understanding and we cannot agree, can I not continue the employment? I am still under 6 months probation period.

May 31, 2020
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Can I resign from my job when I'm still under probation?

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Q: Can I resign from my job when I'm still under probation?
I'm 3 weeks working at my current job and I have a new offer from another company.
Please give me advice.
Thank you


Apr 11, 2022
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What am I eligible to if I resign during the probation period in Bahrain?
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Q: I am resigning during my probationary period (completed 80 days) with 1 day notice.
Am I eligible for leave salary and indemnity on a pro-rata basis?

Dec 4, 2023
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Period of probation is the most testing period for every employee. In the below article we will consider the provisions of the law related to the period of probation in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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I am in the probation period. I came to Bahrain on a business visa and transferred locally. Now 10 more days left to complete my probation period.
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