What do I have to pay when I leave my company ?
Hello guys !
I am curently employed in one of the state companies in Qatar. I am planning to leave this company, but there are some problems.
Lately, my company started charging money to my colleagues that have resigned, stating that they ( the employees ) have to pay for:
- the recruiting agency`s fee
- the plane ticket from their countries to Qatar
- the fees for the medical exams for the RP
Now, the only problem is that in our contracts are stated the following:
- "6. Airtickets.
...the First Party ( employer ) will be responsible :
a. To provide air tickets for the Second Party ( employee ) on his first arrival in Doha and upon his final departure.
b. The annual vacation air tickets once every two years..."
- "17. Contract Termination
(a) Either Party may terminate this Employment Contract by providing in writing one ( 1 ) month notice.
(b) In the case of termination of the Contract by either Party during the Contract, the Second Party is entitled to bonus according to art. (8)"
*art. (8) reffers to the End of Service Gratuity.
- The most important thing is that THERE IS NOWHERE IN THE CONTRACTED STATED THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY SOMETHING WHEN I AM LEAVING.
The company`s main reason was that everywhere in the Middle East you have to pay. I agree with that, but at the same time everywhere in the ME IT IS STATED IN THE CONTRACT this thing.
Considering the fact that it`s written in my contract that they will provide me with the first plane ticket, and that there is no mention about wheter I have to pay something or not upon resignation, I feel that they are not entitled to make such demands.
What do you say ?
AS LONG AS YOU FINISH YOUR CONTRACT, YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING ONCE YOU RESIGN, BUT IF YOU RESIGN BEFORE THE CONTRACT ENDS LETS SAY YOU RESIGN AFTER 1 YEAR AND YOU CONTRACT IS 2 YEARS, SOME COMPANIES WILL ASK YOU TO PAY ALL THEIR EXPENSES WHEN THEY BRING YOU HERE IN QATAR LIKE VISA FEE, MEDICAL FEE ETC ETC...
I dont think you are working for one of the state companies in Qatar, one of the Q companies,,, it cant happen,,,,, maybe your working for a low life contractor, take them to the labour office