Non-renewal of a labour contract upon expiry

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Q: I am working in this company for the past 4.2 years. I sent my resignation. My previous contract got over on the 20th of Jan 2019. Am I still subjected to the previous contract's terms & conditions? A: You may inform the employer that you are interested to renew the contract any further…

Rajasree Ravivarma · Accepted Answer

Dear Questioner,

Thanks for writing to me.

I assume yours is a limited period contract. I understand that your contract expired in January and you wish not to renew the contract.

Please note that since your contract has already expired, there is no requirement to serve a notice period.

Article 1(I)(1) of the Minister of Labour's decree no. 765 of 2015 on rules and conditions for the termination of employment relations states:

"An employment relationship between an employer and employee may be terminated in the case of fixed-term contracts (approved by the ministry for a term of no more than two years). An employment relationship is terminated if the contract expires and the contract is not renewed."

You may inform the employer that you are not interested to renew the contract any further and request him to cancel the residence visa. Your benefits will be calculated on the basis of your last contract.

Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information, assistance or guidance.

Thank you.

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma

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