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One of the biggest roadblocks which every employee faces when trying to switch job is the non-compete clause in an employment contract. Most of the professionals do not carefully go through the terms and conditions while signing a contract, and due to the excitement, ignore the non-compete clause which becomes a problem for them at a later stage while trying to switch their job.

Resignation during probation period

Q: Good evening, Madam! I just wanted to ask if I can resign from my work as I`ll complete 2 months on Sept. 1. I like my work but the problem is if I make some mistakes she`s shouting at me in front of the customers and we are not getting any holidays here in Bahrain, only we get in the Philippines like Christmas, new year and labor day and we are working 11 hours every day.

What to do to defend a cheque bounce case

Q: Hi, My father is in prison after a cheque bounce case of 1.2 million Bahraini Dinars. The only reason he was unable to pay this amount of money was due to a reduction in business due to the financial crisis going on. His case is now being dealt with in the criminal court. In what way can we get him out and clear this mess? And can we apply for bankruptcy now?

Filing a case against a customer for holding payment for services

Q: I have a Bahrain based company and we have provided our services to a UAE based company for their project in Bahrain. They went away with no payments done to our services. All the documents are with us. How can I move legally to recover the payment?

Appealing a judgement of paying half labour dues and claiming full pay

Q: I`ve filed a case against my ex-employer (Bahrain) for my indemnity and EOS. The lower court gave a verdict in my favour and around 40% of the total money which I claimed. Then the case was transferred to the high court and was again in my favour with the same amount. It means the employer has to pay me around 40% only of the total amount. This verdict came 3 months before and my lawyer keeps saying that till now he didn`t get a full judgment so he doesn`t know the actual amount. And now, he is saying the amount is the same which the judge wrote in the verdict i.e. 40% of the amount. I have all proofs where my employer said that they have to pay me the full amount. Now please guide me on what I should do. My lawyer is saying that we can`t do anything, this is the final decision. This means, I won the case but actually I lose. Can I challenge this decision?

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Resignation during probation period and visa transfer in Bahrain

Q: Dear Sir I am in the probation period. I came to Bahrain on a business visa and transferred locally. Now 10 more days left to complete my probation period. I have submitted the resignation today 07.08.2019 and the company is not ready to agree to the local transfer. What should I do and what is the procedure? Please advise.

Necessary approvals to import drone or its parts

Q: If I am to build a drone by importing its parts such as brushless motors, etc, would I need a permit/license for testing it within the premises of my home? How about outside?

Filing a labor case to claim pending dues

Q: I completed my two-year contract in a construction company. I`d like to change the company because my current company is not paying salaries for the last 5 months and does not allow for a vacation. I got another job and I informed my current employer about that. The next day they renewed my visa and said to continue here and promised that on July 1st I can go for a vacation and the pending salaries will be paid before that. But still, they didn`t send me and tell me next week. I am waiting for the vacation for the last 2 months. The main thing is that my father is sick in India and I informed them also but still they are doing this. Two days ago I went to the office to see my manager and ask for my passport and I said I want to continue. He said that we will decide once you come back and promised within two days. 1) If they failed to keep the promise, what action can I take against them? I don`t like to continue here anymore. 2) I am worried that if they send me on a vacation, they will cancel my visa. What can I do from India?

The requirements of establishing E-business in Bahrain

Q: We`re Sydney based startup and we have successfully designed an online and mobile market place app. The aim is to launch it in the Middle East region e.g. Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar. Would you suggest to us how can we enter while our network is based here in Australia and we are online business?

The legal procedures of establishing business in Bahrain

Q: Hello, I am seeking legal advice on how to set up my business in Bahrain in the right way. We are a Market Platform Application based on Dubai for PET drinking water. We are planning on going live in Bahrain by August. The owners are Emiratis and Bahraini, what is the best way to start in terms of CR and office or virtual office?

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limitation period for labor claims in Bahrain

Q: Hi there! What action should I take if my previous employer hasn`t settled my final settlement plus my pending salaries prior to my resignation? When I follow up, they would say that they don`t have anything to give. It has already been more than a year since I left the company? Is there any hope that I could still obtain my dues?

إجراءات ومتطلبات تسجيل علامة تجارية في البحرين

س: السلام عليكم نحن شركة بحرينية نرغب بتسجيل علامة تجارية لسوبرماركت قيد الإنشاء. ما هي المدة اللازمة للتسجيل وماهي التكلفة والأوراق المطلوبة؟

Establishing a home-based business in Bahrain

Q: Hello, I`ve been wondering what would be the legal requirements to start an Instagram business that is completely home-based? The business involves selling makeup and cosmetic appliances and is run by one person (Bahraini) alongside a contract with a courier company. It also only works on Cash On Delivery. Does this business fall under the trading activities of Sijilat where I can use my home address or would I have to set up a commercial CR that requires a virtual commercial address? I`m also unfamiliar with going about these entire procedures, along with being worried about the costs of establishing the Instagram page as an official legal business being too high with all costs added such as getting the CR, rent and paying VAT. Please advise, Thank you!

The legal process of applying to a virtual CR

Q: Good evening, I want to apply to a virtual CR and want to know the process of applying for it and how many visas I will get with it for workers. Shall the workers be Bahrainis? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you

Drafting agreement to grant equity instead of salary

Q: Hi, We would like to hire someone and give him equity instead of salary. What`s the legal document?

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The Non-Compete Clause in Employment Contracts