Company Closure & Visa Cancellation

csv91 · 2019-03-24T01:37:15+01:00

Explore legal advice on visa cancellation and salary disputes in Bahrain after company closure. Insights for Filipino workers facing similar issues.

csv91 Member

Member since 23 March 2019

csv91Member23 March 2019 23:37:15

Hi My name is Cee! I'm from the Philippines, although I left when I was really young. I studied and grew up here in Bahrain.聽 I would like to seek some legal advice with regards to my doubts please.

The company I was working for had a good run operating for more than a decade but since last year, has been experiencing financial difficulties. Ultimately, they decided to close.

I have been under their sponsorship for a 1 year and a half. My salary has been delayed for 3 months, they gave me a 1 week notice before closing, cancelled my visa (I had 5 months left before it's expiration), and is now keeping my outstanding salaries on hold, only wanting to give it after I am sponsored by a new employer. Is this reasonable? From what I know is that I'm entitled to my outstanding salaries the moment my contract is terminated and/or my visa is cancelled.

Sorry for the long read. Hope this forum could be of help!

XTang Bahrain/UAE/KSA Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/KSA Expert24 March 2019 05:51:36

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You are entitled to salary irrespective of cancellation.聽 What they are doing is illegal and against labor law.聽 You need to approach Ministry of labor and file a case immediately.