Law and You by Mohammed Jaber Nader

M.K.I. I have been working in a private company in Jeddah for seven years and five months. My contract has been renewed automatically during this period. If I resign what would be my end-of-service benefit and how would it be calculated if the company terminates my service.

A.B.C. I have been working for a company for more than five years. I did not sign any contract. First, I worked for them for a year before my sponsorship was transferred to them. Now I am planning to resign. They have informed me that my first year will not be included in my end-of-service benefit (ESB) calculation as I was not under their sponsorship. They also want me to pay for my air ticket. Please advise.

I.J.N. I have been working in a private company in Riyadh for the past two years. My contract will expire on Nov. 16, 2008. The company said they won’t need my services after my contract ends. They have not given me any official letter but informed me verbally. I took transfer to this company from other local company. I have been working in Saudi Arabia since November 1999. My question is, can I get release from my current employer. What shall I do first to start the process? My CEO told me to look for another job. But what if they don’t agree to give me release and let me join another company?

Since you were not informed by your company concerning the renewal of your contract, you should assume that they want to dismiss you. Better write to them that you do not wish to renew the contract. Find another employer and let your company carry out the transfer procedures. I do not see any problem.