Contract Stipend/Allowances

Hi,

We dont use the term Stipend much here (infact never heard about it). We have a contract signed between the employer and the employee and the terms laid down in the contract will specify a) the term of the contract b) what is the probation period c) allowance covered d) bonus (if any) e) family status f) indemnity clause e) termination clause. These are the common ones you will find depending on the nature of the job.

Yes you can definitely negotiate the salary with your employer if allowances are not covered such a Medical, travel & family status / schooling (if with family). Full coverage of housing allowance is rare case in Bahrain.

T&R

Thank you for the reply, logicalindian! Are any allowances common then? I really thought they would be and was just a bit surprised that nothing seems covered. . . is that normal, then?

Yes depends upon the company, the nature of the job and many other things, some give you all the allowances plus salary, some give you partial allowance and some dont. You need to negotiate with your employer regarding the same and It is always better you get things sorted out and in writing on the contract regarding allowances before you sign it.