Q: I have an open contract for 2 years. The Bahraini company didn't pay me the last 4 months salary. What claim can I file regarding unpaid salaries and unfair dismissal?… A: The claim for unfair dismissal is to be filed within 30 days of the termination. Claim would be the sum of unpaid salaries…

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Claiming unpaid salaries after termination

I have an open contract for 2 years, started September 2018.

The Bahraini company didn't pay me the last 4 months salary yet, I just received a termination letter with no real valid reasons, I have no warnings in my file.

What claim can I file regarding unpaid salaries and unfair dismissal?

Hamad Bushlaibi

Hamad Bushlaibi Advocates & Legal Consultants

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8 Sep 2019, 06:06

The claim for unfair dismissal is to be filed within 30 days of the termination. Failing which, the claim won't be sustained in the labor court.

Also, what can be claimed depends on the type of the contract, i.e. a definite one or indefinite one. The total labor claim would be the sum of unpaid salaries, leave allowance, compensation...etc.

We have represented numerous clients in such cases and can help you as well.

For an appointment, you could mail us at hk.legal.bh@gmail.com keeping Legal Advice Middle East in the subject line.

Please note you have only one month after termination.

8 Sep 2019, 06:43

Dear Hamad,

Being in a very difficult situation (unpaid for 4 months), what cost will be involved for using your services please, as I am broke as we talk?

Kind regards

11 Sep 2019, 10:04

Dear C.,

After taking the case to the Ministry of Labor and ultimately on failure of the proceedings before them, they will refer you to the labor court.

Kindly contact us at our office number 17261634 for having a confidential discussion.

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Faten Al Haddad

Al Haddad Law Firm

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8 Sep 2019, 07:56

Hello,

We highly recommend you to take this matter to the Ministry of Labour in order to proceed with unfair dismissal as soon as possible (so you would be still in the time frame of proceedings).

The Ministry of Labour does not charge you for such cases.

8 Sep 2019, 13:05

My contract mentions 2 years renewable, but the Ministry of Labor told me that my visa stamp in the passport is for 1 year only which expired on 16 October.

So as per them, my contract is only one year! This doesnt make sense, can someone clarify this please?

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