halahajla
Australian expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
41
About me
Australian
Lives in Eastern Province
Registration: 29 April 2017
The lessons of the crisis in Jordan by Lo茂c
Hello everyone, While there is still a certain amount of uncertainty in our lives, the situation seems to be beginning to change in Jordan and globally. We have had to show courage, tenacity and even ingenuity in many areas, in the way we work, ...
Jordan is a third world country!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More
Medication in Jordan by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Jordan ...
I had cold, cough, so I have been to the hospital!! This hospital was dirty "Typical Jordanian organization"!! The medicines were expensive. Also, I have been to a hospital for dental treatment, but the staff have given me incorrect and ... Read More
I have been looking for a profitable business opportunity in Amman
I have been looking for a profitable business opportunity in Amman, are there any good opportunities which I can start with soon. Read More
Zayed Military Hospital contact details
Who is the HR Manager at Zayed military hospital, what is his email address and phone number. Also, what is the website of ZMH. Read More
The company I worked for it refused to renew my Iqamah
I need also my Iqamah for the health insurance, as I still have a case against the employer in the court, and it may take a time, so am I going also to stay without Iqama, health insurance till the court sentence will be issued! Read More
The company I worked for it refused to renew my Iqamah
My iqamah expired 10 days ago, ESGSA, the company I worked for it, has refused to renew my Iqamah, even though I have a case against it in the labor court, what should I do!! I need the Iqamah to use my bank account. Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident by halahajla
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ...
I appreciate if you sent me the name of a good lawyer in Al Khobar, so he will take my case and get me my compensation for a work incident from gosi, also, get me all the expenses which I paid for the medical treatment for my knee for the last two ... Read More
Education Experts by kafka
I've been working in a "preparatory year" program at a university in Riyadh for six months and would like prospective new teachers to know that the only reason for being here is the money. Edex (as we call it) is a difficult employer. The ...
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Decision of Labor Court by msmir116
Any one who got a decision from Labor office? Please post here
Employers take advantage of the employees and they try to take as much as they can from their final settlements, as they the payment till the last week!! The labor department must have three months maximum to finalize the case rather than keep ... Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident by halahajla
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ...
I have reported the incident which happened to me two years ago immediately to ESGSA, the college where I worked for, but it did not report this work incident, also, when I asked for ambulance, ESGSA has told me Bupa never covered the ambulance, so ... Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident by halahajla
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ...
There is cooperation between the employers and the medical insurance in Saudi Arabia so: - Employers deduct 2% from the salaries of the employees for work incidents but: - Employer never pays for the expenses of the treatment for work incident and ... Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in Saudi Arabia? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave ...
The Saudi labor laws are just on papers, they are not in reality,as many people in the labor departments have been for almost 1-2 years without taking their rights!! So it must be amended so people get their rights within specific time, maximum 3 ... Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident by halahajla
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ...
All these things you have mentioned are just written on papers!! In reality, expatriates who have work incidents never receive anything. Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident by halahajla
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ...
I have already submitted a case against the company at the labor office, court but it's been a waste of time, money and effort and I haven't got anything, also, I have submit my claim for compensation at Gosi, again, it has been a waste of ... Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident by halahajla
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ...
I asked the college to call ambulance for me but it has told me it is not covered by Bupa and I need to call a taxi, as the college has done with me, also, it has not reported the work incident even though I have reported it immediately to them, ... Read More
How can I get compensation for the damage results from work incident
I fell on my knee two years ago at the college where I used to work for, but this college has not reported it as a work incident and has told me that Bupa covered the medical treatment, now after two years of suffering as there is a damage in my ... Read More
Complaint at Ministry of Labour. by adnanhashmi
Has anyone ever filed a complaint at M/O labour? I would like to know the procedure involved in the kingdom? Please share your part of the story if you have experienced to be Martin Luther king..
It is a waste of time, money and effort, KSA must close all these offices in KSA, as they are useless and the staff there don't do anything at all!! except wasting the time and effort of the people who have cases!! many people have complained ... Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in Saudi Arabia? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave ...
Employers force the staff to work long hours without paying them overtime, as a teacher, my contact hours were 25 but I used to teach 30 hours, with *** and it never paid over time, also, my contract said the working hours were 40 hrs, but I used to ... Read More
Decision of Labor Court by msmir116
Any one who got a decision from Labor office? Please post here
The labor court issues the sentence in favor of the company regardless your case, as I have all the evidences which proved my case but the sentence was in favor of the company, as the labor court has ignored all the evidences and wrote incorrect ... Read More
Free Legal Advise from a Licensed Attorney by Yossef11
Dear Sir/Madam,First of all, I am Saudi Arabian and I am working as a lawyer here in Riyadh and I handle cases within labor court criminal courts, etc. Second of all, Since I am member of this site, I want to provide free legal advise this week ...
Are there any articles in the Saudi labor law regarding bullying and threatening the staff, if so, what are the legal actions the bullied person can take against those who bullied them, and does the labor law have any specific legal punishment, if ... Read More
Which is the starting date of my contract
I have signed a contract on 17 March, 2018, and it is mentioned in the terms, the contract started on 06.12.2017, in this case, which is considered the starting date for my employment!! 17. 03 0r 06.12. Read More
Decision of Labor Court by msmir116
Any one who got a decision from Labor office? Please post here
Why they are EXTREMELY slow in doing their job!!!!!!Is the Saudi way!!! Read More
Decision of Labor Court by msmir116
Any one who got a decision from Labor office? Please post here
Hi, Have you worked while your case in the labor court, how have you done that, please let me. Thanks a lot Read More
Decision of Labor Court by msmir116
Any one who got a decision from Labor office? Please post here
Can I work for another employer while I have a case against my previous employer, if so, how can I do it, what is the procedure, as I've been in the court for the last 4 months. Read More
Decision of Labor Court by msmir116
Any one who got a decision from Labor office? Please post here
I've been in the court against my employer for 4 months, as my employer refused to pay compensation for an incident happened for me at the work, where I hurt my knee and I can't walk properly, also, refused to pay compensation for ... Read More
I have filed a case against my company in the labor department
I have filed a case against my company in the labor department because it refused to pay me compensation for threatening and bullying me by the management, after I spoke out about things happened in the college, how long does the labor court take to ... Read More