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What happens if you break a limited contract before the end of its term?
Hello Ma'am,
I have signed a limited contract from 31st Jan 2020 to 30th Jan 2022, Right Now I have completed one year and five months.
Please advise on the below matters:
1. Can I give resignation to my current employment?
2. Will my employer impose a ban on me, even after I have completed one year and five months?
3. If my employer banned me, what is the solution to remove the ban and work in another company (in the mainland itself)?
Thanking you in advance.
Dear Questioner,
Since yours is a limited contract you have a legal obligation to compensate the employer by paying him not exceeding 45 days of your wages. This is compensation for the early termination of a limited contract.
In addition to the above, if you are not willing to serve a notice period prescribed in the employment contract, you shall compensate the employer with compensation in lieu of the notice period.
The above is not applicable if you are serving the notice period. If you comply with the requirements there will not be a ban imposed on you.
If found otherwise at a later stage, you may request the ministry to lift it by submitting proof of your compliance with the legal provisions.
Regards,
Rajasree Raviavarma
