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Can the company refuse to renew my limited contract?

I am working as a general practitioner with a famous healthcare company for more than 16 years.

Today, they told me that they won’t be renewing my contract which is at the end of the month of May.

Can they do this on such short notice?

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Ali Khalaf Alhosani Advocates & Legal Consultants
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11 Apr 2023, 00:46

According to the provisions of the law, there must be a notice period agreed upon between the two parties.

And since the contract is for a limited period, as it is clear from the question, either party may warn the other party of not wanting to renew according to the agreed notice period.

11 Apr 2023, 01:06

Thank you very much, Sir.

11 Apr 2023, 04:05

You're welcome.

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KHE Legal Consultancy
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11 Apr 2023, 08:02

The notice period is according to your contract. You must review your contract first to determine the notice period specified for you.

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Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants
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11 Apr 2023, 11:38

Hi.

As per the new rule, the employer can terminate you by giving you a 30 days' notice.

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Amiri Advocates & Legal Consultants
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14 Apr 2023, 23:08

The notice period is one month, unless the employment contract provides for a longer notice period.

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