Termination during probation period

bhag8898 Member

Member since 26 September 2023

bhag8898Member26 September 2023 10:34:08

Hello Expat Community

I was terminated by the company I worked for during the probationary period(in one month).

Can I transfer my visa to a new employer without their consent? Or can my old company prevent that from happening?

What are my rights?

They are currently holding my passport and salary.

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert26 September 2023 10:37:50

3507

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=841333 please read this

bhag8898 Member

Member since 26 September 2023

bhag8898Member26 September 2023 18:10:35

Hi Logical Indian, I read the forum and got answers to most of my questions but I still am confused about the salary part and transferring without consent. Kindly clarify if you can.

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logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert27 September 2023 02:26:39

3507

Resigning during probation period:

As per the Labour law "The worker may be employed under a probation period if expressly specified in the labour contract, provided said period does not exceed three months. Nevertheless, the probation period may be increased in the occupations to be determined by virtue of the Minister's decision, provided said period does not exceed six month. The probation condition shall only be retained if expressly specified in the labour contract".

In these cases, you can resign with 1 day notice.

Some examples/cases:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … ?id=743397

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If they are holding your passport/salary you need to approach LMRA and MOL.

Once your employer cancels your visa you have 30days grace to leave or find a new employer.

Good luck