Resignation from work - They are asking me 3 months Salary

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Member since 03 September 2015

hmt111107Member03 September 2015 07:53:52

Dear all,

I have resigned from my job as i got new job in other country. Now my current employer says that notice period is 3 months so either i have to pay for three months salary to company or i have to wait for three months,

Now i spoke to HR department of company where i got job offer, they told me to join within 2 months otherwise offer will be cancelled, Company has my passport and my educational certificates.

Please advise me on this.

thanks in advance.

capriole Active member

Member since 26 September 2012

caprioleActive member03 September 2015 10:22:37

You should have a copy of your contract so check it to determine what is the notice period. If it is 3 months as your current employer says I am afraid you will have to wait for 3 months or come to an agreement with them specially since they are holding your passport and certificates.

Without being certain I think that it is illegal for the company to withhold your documents so you may be able to threaten them with that, maybe someone else can confirm if I am right.

Good luck

zeeshananjum Member

Member since 25 August 2015

zeeshananjumMember03 September 2015 10:44:51

It is illegal to withhold employees documents.
read clause 11 then 12 . http://lmra.bh/portal/en/page/show/152#.VegkaZdB84x

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert03 September 2015 15:21:46

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Dear hmt111107,

Contact LMRA immediately and explain them about the situation, as zeeshananjum mentioned it is illegal for the employer to hold you documents.

T&R

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