Termination of Contract Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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Xoaddag24Member18 June 2020 06:09:15

Dear Sir/Ma’am,
Hope everyone is well and safe.

Quick inquiry...

I do know that companies can terminate contracts as a result of the total or partial closure of the establishment as per Labour Law Article 110 and that the employee should be compensated for the remaining period of his/her contract. Is this correct?

I just want to know, if there’s any exemption during this COVID-19 pandemic. Can an employer terminate more than 1 employee without giving compensation for their remainder contract period and just get paid until their last working day plus their indemnities?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert18 June 2020 06:58:56

11787

Termination has to be handled as per labour law, there is no exemption and compensation calculation is clear. And the compensation as per contract period really depends as to whether you have a limited or unlimited contract.

I have made a detailed sticky about many legal matters including this. Suggest to go here and read it:

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

joncapo74 Member

Member since 12 October 2021

joncapo74Member12 October 2021 08:07:45

I have a 1 year contract in my flat but unfortunately my company will not renew my contract next month, so i unformed the owner of the building that i will end my contract in my flat but since i have 6 months remaining on my 1 year agreement they advised me to pay the remaining 6 months, please advice what should i do

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert14 October 2021 06:36:52

11787

Read your contract. There should be a diplomatic clause in it.

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