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The previous employer is holding the passport and the EoSB after cancelation. What to do?
Dear sir/madam,
My previous employer has already canceled my visa and I have also got an offer letter from a new company.
My previous company is still holding my passport and final settlement. I need my original passport to submit to the new company to start the employment visa process but the previous company is refusing to return my passport and the settlement money also.
The company is saying that I need to change my visa status first then only they will return my passport.
Can you please guide me on whether it is allowed to hold my passport even though I have already given an offer letter to the previous employer?
Dear questioner,
They do not have the right to keep your passport in any way. You can report it and you will get your passport for the settlement.
The worker can submit a complaint to the Ministry of Labor over the phone or on the website.
All entitlements must be accounted for (overdue salaries, vacations, end-of-service benefits, airline tickets for him and his family, compensation for unfair dismissal, and any other entitlements according to the contract).
The matter is presented for settlement before the employee of the ministry, and if it is not resolved, the file is referred to the court, and a session is set for its consideration before the judge.
After the ruling, an implementation file is opened to collect the amount.
There are many actions that can be taken against the company to enforce the judgment.
Hi,
As per the law, your previous employer can not keep any of your legal documents.
You need to file a complaint in MOHRE.
Good day,
Your employer has no right to hold your passport for any reason.
Please contact us via phone or email so we can assist you to get your passport as well as EOSB.
