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Member since 13 March 2019

Beth7171Member13 March 2019 16:55:28

Hi good evening! By the way I am working in the company for more than 2months, am I under probation even if it is not stated in the contract? Somebody told me that the first 3months of the contract is automatic under probation. How true? Can I resign before my 3months? What is the first step I should make on resigning? Thank you so much.

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XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert13 March 2019 18:41:39

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Not really. Read this from 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.

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Member since 13 March 2019

Beth7171Member14 March 2019 01:59:47

So you mean I have nothing to do if I want to resign?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert14 March 2019 12:19:05

11787

No, what it means is that you are under probation if it is listed in the contract that was uploaded to LMRA for your visa. In that case, you can resign by giving 1 day notice even. In writing.

If not, then you have to serve out the full notice period.

Beth7171 Member

Member since 13 March 2019

Beth7171Member14 March 2019 12:31:24

Thank you for the response. But can I get a copy of my contract from LMRA since I don't have it?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert14 March 2019 12:32:08

11787

You can try but I don't think so. It is probably uploaded in the EMS system. Ask your employer.

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