Company banning expat without valid reason
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Yes. That company can do all sorts of thing here to an expat (unfortunately). 
Popolocroix wrote:Yes. That company can do all sorts of thing here to an expat (unfortunately).
yaiks... very bad news.... its better not to tell that you have other opportunity.. just exit hehehe
Hello friends,
Under the Saudi Labor law, there is a clause which entitles the employer to prohibit an employee to return to Saudi for a period of 2 to 3 years if the employer feels that the employee has 'confidential information that could be used against their interest' if passed on to their competitors.
This rule basically applies to business development and marketing personnel, some companies use this to blackmail their employees. The best solution is to first convince your employer that you can not damage interests of previous company, if this fails a lawyer specializing in labour laws will definitely help. 
riazcdki wrote:Hello friends,
Under the Saudi Labor law, there is a clause which entitles the employer to prohibit an employee to return to Saudi for a period of 2 to 3 years if the employer feels that the employee has 'confidential information that could be used against their interest' if passed on to their competitors.
This rule basically applies to business development and marketing personnel, some companies use this to blackmail their employees. The best solution is to first convince your employer that you can not damage interests of previous company, if this fails a lawyer specializing in labour laws will definitely help.
Thanks for the information Riazcdki.
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