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How can a UAE company employee based in Bahrain claim labor dues upon termination?
I was employed by a Dubai-based company in Oct 2019 for Bahrain operations, having a residence permit in Bahrain.
My appointment letter and agreement states that all the end-of-service benefits will be applicable as per the UAE labor law.
I was terminated in December after being employed for 2 yrs plus. The employer has not settled my December salary and 2 years of the end of service benefits.
Also, advise if I am entitled to receive 3 months of salary as per the UAE labor law.
Any additional compensation for not settling the dues up till now.
Thank you
F. H.
It is not clear how a Dubai-based company was able to obtain a resident permit for you to work and be licensed to stay in Bahrain.
I wish to be clear that entering into an agreement with a third-party company to essentially "sell" a visa is illegal and could lead to criminal liability.
If you were working for a branch in Bahrain - then Bahrain laws should apply to your relationship with it.
I assume this is your linked in profile [-------]. I could not find a company registered in Bahrain under the name [-------].
Accordingly, it seems like you were actually employed by the Dubai company, and it is not clear why you needed to be based in Bahrain.
On the face of it, it seems like your employment should be subject to the UAE Laws / the UAE Courts so you would need to get advice from a UAE lawyer (I only advise on Bahrain laws).
So I cannot comment on what your entitlements will be.
I do, however, want to be clear that the above is provided in general and is not full or complete legal advice.
I would need to look at your contract to advise you properly and for me to do that, this would be chargeable.
Let me know if you are willing to engage our Firm so that I can provide you with our contact details.
