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Gulf Insider
06-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Consultant Wins BD7,000 After Unlawful Dismissal By Private Firm
A private company has been ordered to pay nearly BD7,000 in wages and compensation to a consultant it unlawfully dismissed, claiming a restaurant project he was hired for had been cancelled. The High Labour Court ruled in favour of the consultant, who had been working under a fixed-term contract at BD500 per month. Instead of settling his dues, the company terminated his employment without payment. His lawyer, Eman Al Ansari, told the court that her client had fulfilled his contractual obligations but received no compensation after being let go. The court rejected the company's claim that financial difficulties and the project's cancellation justified his dismissal. It ruled that the firm must pay BD2,000 in unpaid wages, with interest at six per cent per year, increasing by one per cent monthly after six months, up to a maximum of twelve per cent annually. Additionally, the company was ordered to compensate him BD4,250 f r wrongful termination, BD226 for annual leavedues, B D143 as an end of-service gratuity , and BD83 in lieu of notice. The firm must also provide a return air ticket or its cash equivalent and issue a certificate of employment. The judge acknowledged that the company had dismissed several other employees due to financial struggles, as confirmed by witness testimony. However, the court made it clear that financial hardship does not exempt an employer from fulfilling contractual obligations.
Gulf Insider
04-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Foreign Sales Manager Wins BD6,700 for Unlawful Dismissal
A foreign sales manager has been awarded BD6,700 after being let go with only two days' notice, despite holding a fixed-term contract. The High Labour Court found her dismissal lacked lawful grounds and ordered the company to pay compensation for early termination and unpaid entitlements. She had arrived in Bahrain and taken up the role in March 2023. Her employment terms included a two-year contract and a one-year residency permit. The job paid BD550 per month, broken down into BD330 in basic pay, BD165 for housing, and BD55 as a transport allowance. On 1 October 2024, she received a letter informing her that her last working day would be two days later. Her lawyer, Hameed Al Sammak, said the company had not given any proper reason at the time and had failed to settle what she was owed, which led to the legal action. The employer later told the court that her performance had been lacking, especially in sales and collections. It brought two witnesses in an effort to support the claim, but the court found their accounts unconvincing. There was nothing in the case papers, it said, to support the claim that she had been let go for a valid reason. Since the company had the responsibility of proving its case and didn't manage to do so, the court ruled in her favour. The court also noted the firm had not honoured the full notice period required by law. Only two days were given instead of the usual 30. As a result, the court counted the remaining 28 days as part of her service and awarded her BD308 in basic pay for that time. In total, the court ordered the company to pay her BD308 for the shortened notice period, BD5,709 for the unlawful termination, and BD151.125 for unused annual leave. It also instructed the firm to hand her a service certificate showing her role and salary details, along with an account of her work experience and the reason given for her dismissal. A return ticket, or its value in cash, must also be provided. Also Read: Six-Month Sentence Upheld Over Forged BD19,000 Invoice Scam
Daily Tribune
04-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Foreign sales manager awarded BD6,700 after unlawful dismissal
A foreign sales manager has been awarded BD6,700 after being let go with only two days' notice, despite holding a fixed-term contract. The High Labour Court found her dismissal lacked lawful grounds and ordered the company to pay compensation for early termination and unpaid entitlements. She had arrived in Bahrain and taken up the role in March 2023. Employment terms Her employment terms included a two-year contract and a one-year residency permit. The job paid BD550 per month, broken down into BD330 in basic pay, BD165 for housing, and BD55 as a transport allowance. On 1 October 2024, she received a letter informing her that her last working day would be two days later. Her lawyer, Hameed Al Sammak, said the company had not given any proper reason at the time and had failed to settle what she was owed, which led to the legal action. Performance The employer later told the court that her performance had been lacking, especially in sales and collections. It brought two witnesses in an effort to support the claim, but the court found their accounts unconvincing. There was nothing in the case papers, it said, to support the claim that she had been let go for a valid reason. Since the company had the responsibility of proving its case and didn't manage to do so, the court ruled in her favour. The court also noted the firm had not honoured the full notice period required by law. Only two days were given instead of the usual 30. As a result, the court counted the remaining 28 days as part of her service and awarded her BD308 in basic pay for that time. In total, the court ordered the company to pay her BD308 for the shortened notice period, BD5,709 for the unlawful termination, and BD151.125 for unused annual leave. Service certificate It also instructed the firm to hand her a service certificate showing her role and salary details, along with an account of her work experience and the reason given for her dismissal.
Gulf Insider
01-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Dentist Wins BD20,000 Pay Dispute With Manama Clinic
Nine years drilling teeth for a Manama dental clinic ended bitterly for one dentist after he spent the final three without proper pay. Now, the centre has been ordered to hand over nearly BD20,000 in unpaid dues. The High Labour Court ruled the clinic must pay BD8,624 in delayed wages for part of 2019 and all of 2020, along with BD11,146 as an end-of-service payout. Interest was added to both sums, along with BD50 in legal costs and a share of court expenses. Open-ended contract Lawyer Zuhair Abdul Latif, speaking on behalf of the claimant, told the court his client began working at the clinic on 15 September 2014 under an open-ended contract signed the month before. His starting pay was BD600 per month, plus BD250 for housing. In March 2017, the salary rose by BD125, taking his total monthly income to BD1,400. Trouble started in 2018. Wages stopped arriving on time. A cheque issued in 2019 to cover BD4,069 came to nothing, and unpaid sums swelled to BD7,151 by the end of that year. In 2020, a further BD5,245 went unpaid. Although the clinic eventually settled BD3,250, more than BD13,000 remained outstanding when the matter reached court. Change in management Zuhair explained that a change in management followed the death of the previous operator in 2020. The dentist was re-engaged under new terms on 18 July 2021, agreeing to a BD250 housing allowance and 30 per cent of earnings. Also read: Government To Launch Online Platform For Private Sector Promotions And Job Shifts
Daily Tribune
31-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Dentist wins BD20,000 pay dispute with Manama clinic
Nine years drilling teeth for a Manama dental clinic ended bitterly for one dentist after he spent the final three without proper pay. Now, the centre has been ordered to hand over nearly BD20,000 in unpaid dues. The High Labour Court ruled the clinic must pay BD8,624 in delayed wages for part of 2019 and all of 2020, along with BD11,146 as an end-of-service payout. Interest was added to both sums, along with BD50 in legal costs and a share of court expenses. Open-ended contract Lawyer Zuhair AbdulLatif, speaking on behalf of the claimant, told the court his client began working at the clinic on 15 September 2014 under an open-ended contract signed the month before. His starting pay was BD600 per month, plus BD250 for housing. In March 2017, the salary rose by BD125, taking his total monthly income to BD1,400. Trouble started in 2018. Wages stopped arriving on time. A cheque issued in 2019 to cover BD4,069 came to nothing, and unpaid sums swelled to BD7,151 by the end of that year. In 2020, a further BD5,245 went unpaid. Although the clinic eventually settled BD3,250, more than BD13,000 remained outstanding when the matter reached court. Change in management Zuhair explained that a change in management followed the death of the previous operator in 2020. The dentist was re-engaged under new terms on 18 July 2021, agreeing to a BD250 housing allowance and 30 per cent of earnings.
