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Q: Hello, It’s been a month since I left my company in Bahrain. I worked for more than 6 years. My employer refused to give me my indemnity in full and only gave me a very little amount as advanced. When I checked with the accountant, he keep telling me that company doesn’t have money. My ex-colleague who filed a case against him regarding indemnity told me that he got his money after 1 year and 6 months. I feel frustrated, helpless, and threatened that I will fall into the same scenario. Could you give me advice, please?

What will happen to me if I travel to Bahrain and I have a pending loan?

Q: Respected Sir/Madam, I was on leave and due to some family issues, I was not able to go back to Bahrain. I have a loan in Bahrain and half of the amount I have paid by my indemnity and now I have a due amount of approx. BHD 4000. I would like to know what will be the consequences if I am traveling back to Bahrain. As I know, the bank has not filed a case till now, so will they stop me at the airport? If yes, then what can be done to get out of the airport and get into Bahrain? Please advise. I will be thankful to you.

Are the public holidays included in the indemnity calculation with leave salary?

Q: In Bahrain, public holidays (included in annual vacation availed by the employee) are considered for indemnity calculation or as part of availed annual vacation?

How to know if I am eligible to annual leave salary in my indemnity?

Q: Hi Maam/Sir Have a great day. I just want to ask regarding vacation leave pay or indemnity. I know my employer will not give me what I want. I just want even my vacation leave pay. It`s possible that the form I can get from my company attached the requirements for my vacation? What should I do? give me some advice! I`m 6 years here and get nothing except salary.

Can I resign from my job when I'm still under probation?

Q: Can I resign from my job when I`m still under probation? I`m 3 weeks working at my current job and I have a new offer from another company. Please give me advice. Thank you

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هل يحق العامل مكافأة نهاية الخدمة عن فترة خدمة خارج الضمان الاجتماعي

س: عملت في شركة خاصة لمدة 24 عام وتقاعدت. واصلت العمل معهم لمدة 10 سنوات أخرى على عقد يتم تجديده. هل أستحق مكافأة نهاية الخدمة عن ال 10 سنوات الأخيرة، حيث أن الشركة لم تدفع للتأمينات الاجتماعيه عني؟ أنا بحرينية. في قانون العمل مكتوب يستحق العامل ولم يذكر بحريني أو أجنبي.

Legal assistance with recovering a debt from one of our customers in Bahrain

Q: Hello, We would like to use your services in helping us recover a debt from one of our customers based in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Are you able to help us? If yes, could you please advise what information you would require from us to do this and what would it cost us?

What to do when the company does not give you annual leave?

Q: Hi Ma`am, My work contract is 2 years, but the company didn`t give me leave for my vacation. What will I do?

Should my employer provide me with air ticket if I don't leave Bahrain upon resignation?

Q: Hi, I`m working in Bahrain, I already submitted my resignation & was accepted by my employer. However, my employer declined to provide my one-way ticket to my home country due to the fact that I was locally hired. Kindly advise if the company is obliged to pay to the employee the cost of the air ticket back to my home country upon my resignation.

Do we need to pay GOSI against an expat employee on an investor visa of the same company?

Q: Do we need to pay GOSI against an expatriate employee on an investor visa of the same company?

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How can a UAE company employee based in Bahrain claim labor dues upon termination?

Q: 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.

What is the contribution for SIO pension for GCC nationals working in Bahrain?

Q: What is the contribution for SIO pension for GCC nationals working in Bahrain? With pension and without pension contribution?

If an expatriate worker gets citizenship in Bahrain, can he get a pension?

Q: If an expatriate worker gets citizenship in Bahrain, can he get a pension?

Right of the employee to file a case for termination during probation period

Q: I was 2.5 months in probation period when I got called in for an interview, where I received a termination of services letter stating that "my performance has not reached a satisfactory standard for the role that I was hired by HR." I fulfilled all my competencies I did not fail. I received references stating that I`m an asset to any organization, an excellent resource, worked to a high standard, reliable. Do I have a case?

What are the labor dues of an employee after resigning from job?

Q: Hi My previous employer told me they will give only my indemnity since my visa is transferred to the new employer. Is it as per the Bahrain Law?

Self-help

Is there any indemnity if an employee works for 11 months in the company in Bahrain?

My employer refused to give me my full indemnity for six year of service. What can I do?