Menu
Expat.com

Want to resign from current employer

Last activity 04 November 2020 by XTang

Post new topic

tanajib

Hello all.

I need your help and suggestions for my case which is kind of important and a priority in my life.
I have worked with my current employer for 7 years. Signed a contract only and they haven’t given copy of the contract. They are beating around the bush when I ask for contract letter.

I have got a better offer from another company with better pay and services. How can I leave as soon as possible and is there any chance I can get release as they are saying they can’t give release as I was transferred to this company by my own Iqama.

Please do advise as I rely on your opinion as that is the only option that I have. Please consider this as grievance from someone who has given everything for this firm but have to leave for a better future and career.

abin_siddique

If your current employer doesn’t give you release then you can’t move.

XTang

Currently, to transfer, your employer needs to approve it.  It is NOT a right due to you but a privilege provided by the employer.  However, if you came to them via a transfer, then courtesy dictates that they give you a further transfer.  To try that, you will need to file a case in the labor court.

Guest12089

The new law say that you just have to resign 2 months before. Check the work law it’s better than before I think you can do it.

XTang

The new law has NOT been implemented yet.  They announced abolishment of kafala system.  The details and implementation will happen next year.  Right now, it is the same old law.

Articles to help you in your expat project in Saudi Arabia

  • Starting a business in Saudi Arabia
    Starting a business in Saudi Arabia

    With Saudi businesses increasing by 16 percent in the final quarter of 2023 and a 23% increase in commercial ...

  • Working in Saudi Arabia
    Working in Saudi Arabia

    Finding a job in Saudi Arabia is mostly done before entering the country. Employment visas are still the most ...

  • Working in Jubail
    Working in Jubail

    Jubail is a city in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, and it has a population of around 500,000 people. It is ...

  • Working in Riyadh
    Working in Riyadh

    As the capital city of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh is one of the biggest urban communities in the country and is home to ...

  • Working in Dammam
    Working in Dammam

    Dammam, the Eastern province's capital city, is a very dynamic city in Saudi Arabia, almost as much as Khobar. ...

  • Working in Jeddah
    Working in Jeddah

    Jeddah is the most diverse city in Saudi Arabia. It is home to 3,75 million people and to the largest ...

  • Working in Yanbu
    Working in Yanbu

    Yanbu, which is found near the Red Sea, is deemed to be a port and industrial city. Situated on the ancient ...

  • Internships in Saudi Arabia
    Internships in Saudi Arabia

    Performing an internship in Saudi Arabia can be an interesting and enriching experience for young professionals. ...

All of Saudi Arabia's guide articles