THE OFW PROJECT: Coca-Cola Where Will Happiness Strike Next

Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history, as well as the best-known product in the world.

Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States. In 1899, The Coca-Cola Company began franchised bottling operations in the United States.

OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS IN UAE

According to the Federal Law No 8 of 1980, Article 74 of  United Arab Emirates states the following: “Each worker shall be entitled to official holidays with pay on the following occasions:

A) New Year’s Day (Hijra): One day;

B) New Year’s Day (Christian): One day;

C) Eid Al Fitr: Two days;

D) Eid Al Adha: Three days;

Reminder for Balik Manggawa: OFW ADVISORIES / OEC CERTIFICATE

SAMAHANG PINOY KAWANGGAWA (Pinoy Charity Society): OFW ADVISORIES / OEC CERTIFICATE: OFW ADVISORY FROM POEA OFW VERIFICATION BALIK-MANGGAGAWA THROUGH POEA, PHILS. PHIL EMBASSY / POLO ABU DHABI LOCATION MAP...

ABU DHABI: FR. TROY'S 42nd SACERDOTAL ANNIVERSARY

St. Joseph's Church Abu Dhabi's Fr. Troy will be celebrating his 42nd Sacerdotal Anniversary on Tuesday, 30 August 2011 at St. Joseph's Cathedral 8pm.

We are encouraging all the Catholics to attend the service / mass celebration.

~ Samahang Pinoy Kawanggawa

www.isabelsaguinsin2.blogspot.com

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CLOSED FOR EID AL FITR 2011

UAE: Phil Embassy / Consulate - 28 August 2011 to 01 September 2011
Tel. No. +971 2 658 2889 / 02 639 0006 / 04 254 4331

KSA: Phil Embassy / Consulate - 29 August 2011 to 03 September 2011
Tel No.: +9662 669 6303 / 667 0925

SAUDI ARABIA: COMPUTER COURSES FOR FILIPINOS

RIYADH: Filipino expatriates in the Kingdom who want to enhance their technical skills now have the opportunity to enroll in computer cluster courses.

The courses are offered by the Computer Society of Filipinos International, Inc. (COMSOFIL-CENTRAL), a Riyadh-based professional organization composed of volunteer IT experts.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipino expatriates, active and inactive members who are currently working and residing in the Kingdom who wants to enhance their technical knowledge and improve their level of  expertises and professional career, may now have the opportunity to enroll  and choose any of the computer cluster courses offered by the Computer Society of Filipinos International, Inc. (COMSOFIL-CENTRAL).

As part of the organization’s lofty mission-vision to professionalized OFWs in the Kingdom and to prepare them for their eventual  return to the country, the Computer Society of Filipinos International, Inc.,(a Riyadh-based professional organizations composed of Volunteer professional IT experts and specialists in the Kingdom, will conduct a 3-month in-house intensive cluster seminars on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) starting September 23, 2011 to December 9, 2011.

Workers With Six-month Labour Ban, UAE

People who have been slapped with a six-month labour ban for breaking their contracts before the expiry of two years can work for a new company, provided they hold at least a high school diploma and have been offered a good position and salary by the new company, employers were told by the Ministry of Labour last week.


To lift the ban, an employee should have been offered a minimum salary of Dh5,000 for high school graduates, Dh7,000 for diploma holders and Dh12,000 for bachelor’s degree holders.

The salary must be mentioned in the labour contract.

No fee will be imposed for lifting the ban when these conditions are met, Ali Al Shehi, Senior Administrator at the ministry, said in a seminar held to inform employers about their rights and duties as well as recent ministerial decisions.

WORLDWIDE JOB VACANCIES -P1

If you cannot find a suitable opportunity and would like to submit your resume for review please send an email with a covering letter to Samahang Pinoy Kawanggawa at activejobseeker@yahoo.com.au

Cashier / Dubai – Take cash payments from customers, coordinate with the sales department, ensuring that the correct amount has been received, prepare all documentation required, ensuring that this is done in a customer orientated manner; Receive finance cheques from banks, commercial companies, and lease customers; ensure all relevant documentation is completed to allow for accuracy of reports; Prepare documentation required to deposit cash and cheques ensuring that monies are allocated to the correct bank accounts, as advised by the Finance Manager; Maintain petty cash levels, ensuring levels do not fall below minimum set, requesting cash when required. Deliver employees or visitors to their desired destination with efficiency and courtesy; Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports as required detailing the mix of cash and cheques.

High School / O Levels with minimum knowledge of accounting procedures; Computer literacy; 2 to 3 years experience in a similar position; Knowledge of spoken & written English essential, any additional languages including Arabic advantageous.

Accountant (General) / Corporate Office (UAE) – Assisting the Sr. Accountant in all areas of accounting and control functions, including day-to-day accounting process; Chartered Management Accountant / or similar Accountancy qualification; Internal Audit Certification – Desirable; 2 – 3 years experience within a medium to large Automotive company; Ability to comprehend & communicate in English language; Basic computer knowledge (particularly excel is a must); Age limit 25 to 35

** Only Candidates on visit visa and those with three or more years with their current company are encouraged to apply. Kindly note that a job knowledge test will be a part of the selection process .

Heavy Duty Driver / Volkswagen Commercial Division (Dubai) – Driving heavy duty vehicles; strictly comply with traffic rules and regulations; Keep accurate logs of on and off duty status and goods transported; Timely reporting of Vehicle Condition; Routine Safety Inspection; Required Skills and knowledge:

Valid UAE license no. (4); Previous UAE experience in auto industry; Sound knowledge of UAE roads; Safe and disciplined driving; Understand and speak English; Flexible and open approach; Candidates on visit or transferable visa preferred

Send CV to careers@nabooda-auto.com; ** Kindly attach your valid passport copy and visa page and mention position title in the subject line.

Waitress / Singapore – Candidate must possess at least a High School Diploma, Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate, Bachelor’s/College Degree, any field; Female only, at least 5’2″ in height; At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position; Three (3) years work experience in reputable hotel or fine-dining restaurant; Can handle pressure, willing to work long hours; Excellent Personality; Fluent in English

10 Full-Time positions available.

WALK-IN APPLICANTS WILL BE PRIORTIZED, Please Bring:

Resumes with Job Description; Employment Certificates; School Documents (TOR/Diploma); Vocational Diploma & TESDA Certificate; Passport; 2X2 Photos w/ White Background; 2 Full Body Photos

Accepting applicants until September 2, 2011

Light And Hope Overseas Placement Agency Inc.

Address: 105 Ground Floor, Pearl Of The Orient Tower, 1240 Roxas Boulevard Manila Metro Manila; Office Hours: 10AM-6PM; Telephone: +63 2 559-5904 (Ask for CJ); Email: cj@lhphil.com

RECEPTIONIST / UAE – looking for a dynamic, young, clever and presentable candidate with accounting backgrounds; female only. Must have at least 2 years GULF experience and fluency in English is a must. Please send your CV to rorense@multicontinental.ae. Salary is between 4,000-5,000 as a starting, and will increase after evaluation. Please make sure that you are wearing formal attire on your picture.

Account Service Representative / Hong Kong – exhibits behaviours outlined in Account Service Representative - AGB Competencies; Experience 2 years working experiences with customer service or business development role with the insurance and financial institution sector.

To apply please send your CV with a covering email to: agbrecruitment@aetna.com

Aetna Global Benefits (Asia Pacific) Limited
Suite 401-403, DCH Commercial Centre, 25 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Telephone: +852 2860 8021; Fax: +852 2147 9960

BIRTHDAY PRAYER

Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life.
Thank you for all the people who remembered me today
by sending cards, and letters, gifts and good wishes.

Thank you for all the experience of this past year;
for times of success which will always be happy memories,
for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness and of my need for you,
for times of joy when the sun was shining,
for times of sadness which drove me to you.

GRATUITY / SEVERANCE PAY CALCULATION AS PER UAE LABOUR LAW

The UAE labour law covers many of your rights as an employee including employment contracts, records of employees, salaries, working hours, national holidays, annual leave, health and safety of employees, disciplinary codes of conduct, termination of appointment, repatriation and gratuity or end of service benefits.  The Ministry of Labour has introduced a compulsory electronic salary transfer system, to guarantee prompt salaries of all employees.




Calculation of Gratuity/Severance Pay

According to Article 132 of the UAE Labour Law, a worker who has completed one or more years of continuous service shall be entitled to severance pay at the end of his employment. The severance pay shall be calculated as follows:

21 days’ wage for each of the first five years of service

30 days’ wage for each additional year of service provided always that the aggregate amount of severance pay should not exceed two year’s wage.

OFW ADVISORIES / OEC CERTIFICATE

  

MARCH 2011 - OFW ADVISORY FROM POEA
OFW VERIFICATION
BALIK-MANGGAGAWA THROUGH POEA, PHILS.
PHIL EMBASSY / POLO ABU DHABI LOCATION MAP
OFW INFOSHEET FOR OEC APPLICATION
PAG-IBIG / HDMF MEMBERSHIP FORM

Schedule of Services

Philippine Embassy / Consulate, UAE

• Passport renewal:Sunday to Thursday ( 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00 to 3:30pm)
• Notarial Services: Sunday to Thursday ( 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00 to 3:30pm)
• Visa Application: Sunday to Thursday ( 9:00am to 12:00pm)

BALIK-MANGGAGAWA PROCESSING IN THE UAE

New POLO-OWWA Office - location map

This refers to the various email received by POLO and being circulated inquiring the new requirements of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) for our departing OFWs here in the UAE for their vacation leave to the Philippines.


Please take note that our requirements for OFWs who are applying for Balik-Manggagawa/OWWA and Pag-Ibig are as follows:

Advisory on Online Registration for Filipinos

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh has launched an online registration for all Filipinos in Saudi Arabia as mandated by Philippine regulations.

The link to the online registration is available on the websites of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah... > FOR FILIPINOS IN SAUDI ARABIA

http://www.philembassy-riyadh.org/

http://www.pcgjeddah.org/

On the site, to reach the link and the registration page, please click on the image below on the homepage.

VARIOUS OFW FORMS

SAMAHANG PINOY KAWANGGAWA (Pinoy Charity Society): LATEST OFW FORMS: "ePassport Application Form OWWA Membership Form OFW Information Sheet for OEC Application Pag-IBIG Member's Data Form (MDF) Pag-IBIG Member..."

01022011 JOB VACANCIES WORLDWIDE -P2

 

Job Title: Senior ECG Technician Qualification & Experience: Bachelor of Sciences in Medical Technology/Registered Medical Technologist. Certified Cardiovascular Technologist or its equivalent is preferred but not essential; Must have at least five (5) years of extensive experience as Cardiology Technologist according to or similar to above job descriptions within two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.

Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Technician Qualification & Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Medical Technology or its equivalent. Diploma of the college of radiographers (DCR-R) or the USA Canadian or Eur equivalent and with current state registration; A minimum of four (4) years post qualification, of which two (2) years should be within a cardiac catheterization laboratory.

Job Title: Dental Assistant III Qualification & Experience: Dental assistant III a diploma from an approved dental assisting program will be accepted, minimum of two (2) years experience is preferred.

Job Title: Section Head Microbiology Qualification & Experience: Master Degree Clinical Laboratory Science (or Equivalent) or Fellow of the Institute of the Medical Laboratory Sciences (F.I.M.L.S. or equivalent) in (U.K.) in the assigned specialty area. Current registration with the designated authority tor the medical technology profession; Minimum of Four (4) years post qualification experience in hospital medical Laboratory in the assigned specialty area. Additional four (4) years experience at supervisory level in the assigned specialty area
If you are qualified and interested in one of our vacant jobs, please Register in the bellow link:
http://hrms.sfh.med.sa/HRMS/applicant/applicant_register.php

OR send your application to our e-mail adders with the following requirements:
Position applied for Current CV in English / Copies of educational / At lease three reference letters from current & previous employers Valied license to practice (if applicable) / Copy of Saudi ID or passport/Iqama

Riyadh Security Forces Hospital P.O. Box 3643 Riyadh 11481 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Recruitment Direct : +966 - 1 - 475 – 5914 / +966 - 1 - 475 – 5915 recruitment@sfh.med.sa

Job Title: Deputy Supply Support Program Manager Main Functions: Provides Supply Support expertise to assist Royal Saudi Air Force. Reports to on-site Program Manager, and has extensive background in supply/materials management and logistics coordination. Prior experience with the Saudi Royal Air Force is desired; Qualifications Requirements:- Logistics Coordination, Supply Auditing, Process improvement, Shipping /Receiving, Warehouse Mapping; Strategic Planning, Team Management, Project Management, Finance and Performance Metrics Development; Fluent in English, prepares business plans, proposals, and expands and develops new business.
Final employment is contingent upon award of Contract, passing a physical and a police clearance.
Applicants may submit his application in English to Vinnell Arabia Local Employment office on Khurais Road Ext. 28 inside The Algasonn Education Center, Or send updated resume writing in English. hrdsaem@vinnellarabia.com OR vaslhrb@vinnellarabia.com

Admissions Director

Admissions Registration Clerk

Cardiovascular Technologist

Case Management Manager

Chart Assembler

Dental Assistant

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Dietician or Nutritionist

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Family or General Practitioner

Health Technologist

Home Health Aide

Laboratory

Licensed Nurse

Materials Manager

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Assistant

Medical Equipment Preparer

Medical Equipment Repairer

Medical Office Manager

Medical or Health Services Manager

Medical Records Assistant

Medical Records Technician

Medical Secretaries

Medical Transcriptionist

Message Therapist

Nursing Aide

Occupational Health & Safety Specialist

Occupational Therapist Aide

Orderly

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

Physical Therapist

Physician Assistant

Psychiatric Aide

Quality Assurance Director

Quality Coordinator

Radiologic Technician

Radiologic Technologist

Registered Nurse

Surgical Technologist

Mail your updated CVs to mycareer@alabeergroup.com

AL ABEER MEDICAL CENTER P.O. Box 52868 - Jeddah 21573, KSA

Email: alabeer@alabeergroup.com

Quality Control (QC) Engineer -1 position (uae) Graduate Mechanical Engineer with up to 2 years experience, fresh graduates may also apply. Job will include carrying out quality checks on incoming and outgoing materials, quality dossier & document preparation. Knowledge of AutoCAD, NOT activities, coating inspection; valve testing will be an added advantage. Full hands-on training will be provided.
All positions are in Jebel Ali and are for immediate placement; Remunerations will be at par with the industry standards.
Kindly mention the position applied for. Email your CV with picture to hr@trouvaycauvin.com

TROUVAY & CAUVIN Holding Group B.S.C. (c)JAFZA Tower - View 18 – 27th floor, P.O. Box 16954, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates / E-mail: mailto:info@trouvaycauvin.com

01022011 JOB VACANCIES WORLDWIDE -P1

You may upload your updated CV to our Samahang Pinoy Kawanggawa database via email at activejobseeker@yahoo.com.au attention to: Ma’am Isabel Saguinsin II.

Please specify in the email subject line the position you are applying for.

Isabel Saguinsin II

Samahang Pinoy Kawanggawa (Pinoy Charity Society)

'Lingkod Handog ng mga Boluntaryong Nagkakawanggawa Para sa Kapakanan ng mga Filipino sa Buong Mundo'
+971 50 7528573 / +63 908 5107809
Email Address: sie_2@hotmail.com
http://www.isabelsaguinsin2.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/samahangpinoykawanggawa
Sundays to Thursdays : From 9PM Onwards
Fridays & Saturdays : Anytime
NOTE: Job Applicants’ queries will ONLY be entertained from 9pm onwards, any day

ALPINE BAU has a project in Abu Dhabi for 30months and looking for HSE / QA / QC / QS / Planning, Technical Engineers, Secretaries, Document Controller, Drivers, Watchman, Electricians, Plumber, Cleaner, Coffeeboy/girls, Receptionist, CAD Operators, Designer etc. email your updated CV to: sven.krueger@alpine-bau.de

ALPINE Bau Deutschland AG

Abu Dhabi Branch Office – Villa No. 40 / Al Manaser Area / P.O. Box 25263 Abu Dhabi , UAE

Dubai Branch Office – Pinnacle At Sheikh Zayed Road , Unit 409 / P.O. Box 282731 Dubai , UAE

emirates@alpine-bau.de

AI2245 - Executive Personal Assistant (KUWAIT) Business Unit:  Head Office / Location:  Kuwait - Kuwait City / Function:  Human Resources; Job Purpose: The executive personal assistant will provide administration and project management support to a senior company executive; Skills, Knowledge and Experience required: Minimum of five years of secretarial experience, preferably with a minimum of two years as a senior secretary, Fluent in both spoken and written English and Arabic, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Able to work in an effective and efficient manner

AI2238 - SPIMMCO- Accountant (RIYADH) Business Unit:  Industrial / Location:  Saudi Arabia - Riyadh / Function:  Finance / Accounting; Qualifications: Must have graduated in Accounting/Commerce and display good relevant accounting knowledge.  Minimum of 3 years accounting experience; Knowledge of MS Office solutions (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Knowledge of SAP (Optional); Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic; Other Information: Some occasional travel to Kuwait may also be required

Alghanim Industries Corporate Office P.O. Box 223 Safat, Kuwait 13003
Physical Location: Airport Road (55) at Highway 80, Opposite Kaifan Central, Shuwaikh, Kuwait 13003 

Send your CV online at: http://www.alghanim.com/corpweb/Careers/index.htm

Principal Landscape Architect / Senior Landscape Architect / Landscape Architect / Infrastructure Project Manager – Sewerage / Design Manager – Water / Business Development Manager / Senior Urban Planner (UAE)

Dorsch Consult Abu Dhabi 

Please email your CV to careers@dorsch.ae in Word document or PDF file (including a recent photograph, your current salary package and/or desired salary); specifying the position you are applying for in the subject line.
All applications will be treated confidentially and only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview. 

Job Title : CLINICAL PATHOLOGIST Description M.B.B.S,M.D/M.S/Dip NB/FCPS / Requirements Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration with registration

Job Title : Dermatologist Description M.B.B.S,M.D/Dip. NB/FCPS/M.S / Requirements 3 years minimum experience with specialization & registration

Job Title : Dietician Description B.Sc /Diploma / Requirements    Minimum 2 year experience with registration

Job Title : G.P Description M.B.B.S / Requirements MINIMUM 2 YEARS AFTER REGISTRATION

Job Title : GASTROENTEROLOGIST Description WITH D.M / Requirements MINIMUM TWO YEAR EXPERIENCE

Job Title : GYNAECOLOGIST Description M.B.B.S,M.D/M.S/Dip NB/FCPS / Requirements With registration & minimum 3 years experience after specialization

Job Title : LAB TECHNICIAN Description B.SC/Diploma / Requirements Registration and minimum two year experience

Job Title : Nephrologist Description D.M with 2 years experience / Requirements Minimum two year experience

Job Title : Neurologist Description MD, DM(Neuro) / Requirements With minimum 3 yrs experience

Job Title : PAEDIATRICIAN Description M.B.B.S,MD/M.S/FCPS/Dip NB / Requirements 3 years minimum experience with Specialization & registration

Job Title : Radiographer Description B.SC/Diploma / Requirements Minimum two year experience after registration

Job Title : RADIOLOGIST Description M.B.B.S,M.D,M.S/FCPS / Requirements Specialization certificate obtained after a fulltime structured residency program/ course of no less than 3 years duration with registration

30012011 YOU AND THE LAW (QATAR)

~ QATAR – Answered as per Qatar Law

Shall the employee have the right to submit the resignation during the leave?

Qatari Labour Law No. 14/2004, concerning the termination of employment contract states that:

If the employment contract is for unlimited period, the parties thereto have the right to terminate it without any reasons. In such a case, the party which wants to terminate the contract shall notify the other party in writing as follows:

For labourers who are paid their wages annually or monthly, the notification shall be given before at least one month if the service period is five years or less. If the service is more than five years, the notice period shall be at least two months.

If the contract has been terminated without compliance with these periods, the party who terminates the contract shall pay to the other party a compensation equal to the labourer’s wage of notice period or the remaining part.

The resignation of the employee is considered as a termination of the contract by their side due to leaving the work. The Law states that:

SAUDI ARABIA: ROYAL PARDON COVERAGE & OVERSTAYERS REPATRIATION PROCEDURES

PHL Embassy Riyadh Advisory No. 007-2011

Last Update: 26 January 2011

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh recalls that the Saudi Government had graciously announced on 22 September 2010 a Royal Pardon or Amnesty for a period of six months for those who overstayed their visas and violated residency rules.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh immediately sent on 22 September 2010 a Note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to clarify the coverage and procedures for the Royal Pardon. The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah sent a note on the same subject to the Saudi MFA Makkah Branch on 25 September 2010.

Procedures to avail of Royal Pardon for Overstayers (Hajj, Umrah and Visit Visa]

On 1 January 2011, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh received the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ reply in Note No. 94/77/21403 dated 19 Muharram 1432 Hejira [25 December 2010] with the following information:

Ø       With reference to those who violated their hajj, umrah and visit visa, their fingerprints shall be taken by the Wafeeden Departments and then they shall be processed accordingly and allowed to leave.

Ø       With reference to those who are visitors [on family visit visa], They should proceed to the Directorate for Passports [Jawazat],

Ø       They should settle fees for extension of the visit visa [penalty is SR200 per month.  The SR10,000 penalty has been suspended for the period of the Royal Pardon.]

Ø       Their status should be corrected at the computer database [of the Directorate for Passports]

Ø       The visit visa holder is also required to present him or herself to the General Directorate for Passports or Jawazat in the respective regions for biometrics [fingerprinting] and finalization of his repatriation.

According to the authorities, all overstaying nationals, including those availing of the Royal Pardon, will be blacklisted from returning to the Kingdom.  Overstaying foreign nationals apprehended after the 23 March 2011 will be required to pay a heavy penalty and may be subject to imprisonment.

In its reply, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not include any mention of those with expired iqamas; those who came to the Kingdom for employment with a sponsor and have stayed beyond the validity of their iqama; or those who absconded from their original employer and seek repatriation.  It is therefore clear that, as mentioned in various news reports, absconding workers or TNTs are not included in the Royal Pardon or “Amnesty”.

Requirements for Repatriation of Overstayers – With Sponsor

Various officials of the Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices in Riyadh, Al-Khobar and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah have made representations with the Saudi concerned authorities, particularly the General Directorate for Passports [Jawazat] and the Directorate for Expatriates [Wafeedin] and have been informed of the existing requirements for repatriation of absconding foreigners.

30012011 YOU AND THE LAW (UAE)

~ UAE – Questions answered by Advocate Mohammad Ebrahim Al Shaiba of Al Bahar Advocates and Legal Consultants

I worked in a company based in Sharjah; but six months ago, the company asked me to look for a job in another company due to non-availability of work for me and the unstable conditions of the company. Six months later, I returned to the company after failing to get a job in another company and I asked the employer to cancel my visa and to pay my labour dues, but he told me that I am not entitled to claim anything since I left the company for more than six months and that the law entitles the employer to terminate the employee in case of his absence from work for more than seven days without any dues. Please note that the employer did not report to the Ministry of Labour on this matter.

My question here is: what is the position of the law on this matter? Am I entitled by law to claim my rights in full including salaries for the said six months during which I did not work in the company? Please provide your advice in this regard, as the company has terminated me recently.

I would like to advice the questioner, if he failed to reach an amicable solution with the employer, to file a complaint before the Ministry of Labour claiming his labour rights in full, including salaries for the said six months even if he did not work during such period, as the employer is the one who asked the questioner to look for another job and this is against the labour law.

Also, the questioner may claim for compensation for the arbitrary dismissal, as according to the law, dismissing the employee from work due to his claim for his rights is deemed as arbitrary dismissal.

I have worked for one year only under a contract for unlimited period; the company where I am employed pays salaries every three months only due to the financial problems in the company according to the manager and that the company may be shut down if this situation continues.

My question here is: in the event of cancellation, is the matter of ban for six months still applicable as per the new law notes that it is said that the six months ban is no longer applicable at present and others say that it is applicable, therefore my question is: if the law of six months ban is applicable as per the new law, are there exceptions to such ban law?

30012011 YOU AND THE LAW (KUWAIT)

I am working in multinational company for the last 5 years, my contract is renewed every year (one year duration). I joined the company on Feb 15, 2006 and my last contract was renewed on Feb 15, 2010. The company is refusing to renew my contract for one more year and they are giving me a 15 days notice. My question is: As per new Labour Law am I entitled to a 3 month notice?

You must be given a 3-month notice regardless of what type of contract you have, especially since your contract has been constantly renewed every year. If you had been only on a one-year contract and the company had specified that your services would no longer be required after that then things would have been different. Once the contract is automatically renewed, then it no longer remains a limited-period contract and as such the 3-month notice is required

I have been working with a big group of companies for two years. I resigned in August 2010 and completed my three months stay as per resignation acceptance letter issued by authorized signatory of the company. After completing three months when I submitted my clearance form to my immediate boss (General Manager), he refused to sign it until I submitted certain reports which were never my responsibility and in reality I never had access to that information.
The legal department of the company is saying that only after my clearance form is signed by the GM will they sign the transfer/release of residence. My residence will expire on Dec 9, 2010.
What should I do? What options do I have?

If you are being asked to submit reports which were never a part of your duties and the GM refuses to sign your clearance, file a complaint with the Labor-Office in your area. If reports had been required from you, this information should have been passed to you when you resigned, not when the notice period is about to get over

30012011 YOU AND THE LAW (SAUDI ARABIA)

 I have been working for my present company for 17 years. As I understand it, the expiration date of my iqama marks the end of my contract period. If my iqama is due for renewal in January and I plan to leave the company, I should submit my resignation in writing at least 30 days prior to that expiration date.

Should I submit my resignation directly to my employer, or should I submit it through the Labor Office. Is there a special procedure to be followed? I tried to leave the company in 2008 and again in 2009, but the management lured me to stay back with the promise of a salary increase, which I never received. Lastly, my child's exams are in March. Can I ask my employer not to renew my iqama and extend my stay in the country until after my child's exams?

Your knowledge of the law is good. You should focus on negotiating with your employer. After 17 years of work, your employer does not have much justification for preventing you from resigning. If he doesn't give you a raise and you decide to resign, inform your employer in writing at least one month (30 days) prior to the expiration date on your work/residency visa. You should include your request to be allowed to remain until after your child's exams. Considering the long period you have been with the company, your employer doesn't have a legitimate reason not to agree to this request. In case he is adamant and denies your request, file a complaint at the Labor Office in your area.

I would like to ask you about the system for workers who work in a company without sponsorship.  I heard there is punishment announced by the Ministry of Interior for the company which hires such people and the workers who work without sponsorship. If that is the case, to whom can we complain for what happened to us as expatriate workers, against those who sponsored us illegally?  

AMNESTY / DEPORTATION GUIDELINES FOR OVERSTAYING VISITORS IN KSA

PCG Jeddah Advisory No. 2011/001

Last Update: 07 January 2011

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently issued a set of procedures for the deportation of visitors with expired umrah, hajj or visitor visa. The guideline that was issued is Circular Note No. 91/74/27523/31 and it aims to inform all Consulates in Saudi Arabia about the Royal Amnesty that they are granting for all overstayers. The Royal Amnesty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was announced last September 23, 2010 and is effective from September 25, 2010 until March 23, 2011.
 
The amnesty is given to overstayers who would voluntarily go to the authorities and to those who are detained for illegal stay. Part of the reason why the amnesty was granted is to solve the problem of overcrowding at the Jeddah Deportation Centers. Listed below are the guidelines for the Royal Amnesty:
 
1. For violations of the Saudi Law No. M/51 dated 21/8/1426H Police authorities will provide the Saudi Labor Offices with copy of the police report on cited violations.

The Saudi Labor Office will then decide on the overstayers' labor cases by applying applicable regulations.

The Saudi Labor Office shall also inform the sponsors of the overstayers to present themselves to the Saudi Labor Office.

The overstayers may continue working until their labor cases are resolved.
 
 
2. For violations of legal residents and Saudi nationals (without distinction) such as employing, transporting, helping or harboring those with no legal iqamas such as Hajj or umrah pilgrims or visitors or tourists and the like The arresting authority will surrender the violator to the Directorate for Expatriates (Wafeeden) of the General Directorate of Passports.

The Wafeeden Directorate shall conduct an investigation and shall take the biometric information (fingerprinting and eye scan) of the individual

 
The Wafeeden Directorate may release the violator after presentation of guarantee (kafala) and penalty acceptable to the GDP (Jawazat) after it assured that any decision issued by the Administrative Committee of the General Directorate for Passports (Jawazat), either for repatriation or imprisonment, may be implemented.
 
 
3. For violators of the terms of the hajj, umrah, visitor or tourist visa Upon arrest, the police authorities will turn them over to immigration authorities for investigation and biometric documentation (fingerprinting).

The owner of the hajj, umrah, tourist company or the visitor's sponsor shall be summoned by the Jawazat and shall be asked to provide their passports and airline tickets.

The Jawazat will issue deportation visas and will release the violators under the guarantee of a sponsor who must submit proof of their departure within two (2) weeks of such issuance.

Failure on the part of the sponsor to submit proof of the departure could result in the suspension of his personal records and activities in the government's computer system.
 

4. For those who overstayed their umrah/hajj visas but who voluntarily surrender For those who present their original passports and tickets, the Directorate for Expatriates (Wafeeden) of the General Directorate for Jawazat shall subject them to investigation and routine security checks before they are issued exit visas and are allowed to depart.