I was recruited in 2012 by [Moderated: don't put names of companies here pls] as a full time IT consultant to be deployed on premise at Arab Insurance Group. The contract of employment extended from Oct 2012 to Oct 2013.
While being employed at the company I was explicitly communicated that post Oct 2013 I should find an alternative. Based on this, after completing my employment contract with due diligence in Oct 2013, I chose to find a new employer. I informed the company of this decision in Sep 2013.
In order to commence work with my new employer I turned my passport over to the company for cancellation of visa (self and spouse). When I requested for the passports to be returned post cancellation, I was shocked by a mail from the company that demanded a compensation of BD.6300. Further I was threatened with grievous consequences if I didn't oblige to pay.
I tried my level best to solve all the issues and my employer did not agree for any such solutions until he receives BD.6300. After all I discussed my case with LMRA and as instructed I filed the case with public prosecution and Embassy of India to get ours passport back and informed Ministry of labor to get my last month salary, leave salary and indemnity on 19/11/2013. I also sent my resignation by post and applied for the mobility transfer with LMRA.
Atfer all, when i checked LMRA web site, my previews employer put a run away and my visa became invalid. I have discussed the issue with LMRA and they asked me bring all documents which proves am not Absconding from work.
However, they have no idea when are going to sort it out and how long it takes. He complained, am absent from work since January 2014 where as am not working with them since November 2013. Also i have a question, can an employer make run away if employee already applied for mobility.
Regards
Antony