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Showing posts with label LABOR DISPUTE. Show all posts
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Sunday, August 05, 2018

Philippine Embassy In Riyadh Clarifies Wrong Statement About End Of Service Benefits

Any worker, either in a private company or a government job, is always looking forward to receiving his fair share of ESB or End of Service Benefit. Each country calculates this compensation differently. If a certain employer refuse to provide this benefit to an employee upon termination - be it due to work injury, arbitrary dismissal, or end of contract - the situation falls into a labor dispute.
Any worker, either in a private company or a government job, is always looking forward to receiving his fair share of ESB or End of Service Benefit. Each country calculates this compensation differently. If a certain employer refuse to provide this benefit to an employee upon termination - be it due to work injury, arbitrary dismissal, or end of contract - the situation falls into a labor dispute. Shock and surprise were the reaction among some Filipinos in Saudi Arabia when they watched a recent Facebook live interview of Consul General Christopher Patrick Aro and Vice Consul Von Ryan Ferrera from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. Among the topics discussed in the hour-long interview were the repatriation procedures for a deceased worker, as well as the End of Service Award or Benefits. A statement made on the latter is what surprised many viewers. It was around 8 minutes into the interview when embassy officials clearly said Domestic Workers are not entitled to ESB. The same statement was repeated towards the last 15 minutes of the interview. This of course is an erronoues statement on the part of the embassy officials, and it was corrected and clarified the next day with an official press release that you can read below. Household Service Workers or Domestic Helpers are of course accorded several benefits according to the Saudi Labor Law. While social media is a very good medium to inform OFWs, especially those with limited access to information, care must be done in believing what we read, see or hear, especially in the advent of fake news. If you are a Domestic Helper in Saudi Arabia, know your rights and benefits here. SAUDI ARABIA KASAMBAHAY LEGAL RIGHTS OR DOMESTIC LABOR REGULATION This post is filed under: labor dispute, end of service, work injury, arbitrary dismissal, end of contract, household service worker, domestic helper, social media, labor law, KSA, Saudi, fake news

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Shock and surprise were the reaction among some Filipinos in Saudi Arabia when they watched a recent Facebook live interview of Consul General Christopher Patrick Aro and Vice Consul Von Ryan Ferrera from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

 Among the topics discussed in the hour-long interview were the repatriation procedures for a deceased worker, as well as the End of Service Award or Benefits. A statement made on the latter is what surprised many viewers. 

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It was around 8 minutes into the interview when embassy officials clearly said Domestic Workers are not entitled to ESB. The same statement was repeated towards the last 15 minutes of the interview. This of course is an erronoues statement on the part of the embassy officials, and it was corrected and clarified the next day with an official press release that you can read below. Household Service Workers or Domestic Helpers are of course accorded several benefits according to the Saudi Labor Law.
Any worker, either in a private company or a government job, is always looking forward to receiving his fair share of ESB or End of Service Benefit. Each country calculates this compensation differently. If a certain employer refuse to provide this benefit to an employee upon termination - be it due to work injury, arbitrary dismissal, or end of contract - the situation falls into a labor dispute. Shock and surprise were the reaction among some Filipinos in Saudi Arabia when they watched a recent Facebook live interview of Consul General Christopher Patrick Aro and Vice Consul Von Ryan Ferrera from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. Among the topics discussed in the hour-long interview were the repatriation procedures for a deceased worker, as well as the End of Service Award or Benefits. A statement made on the latter is what surprised many viewers. It was around 8 minutes into the interview when embassy officials clearly said Domestic Workers are not entitled to ESB. The same statement was repeated towards the last 15 minutes of the interview. This of course is an erronoues statement on the part of the embassy officials, and it was corrected and clarified the next day with an official press release that you can read below. Household Service Workers or Domestic Helpers are of course accorded several benefits according to the Saudi Labor Law. While social media is a very good medium to inform OFWs, especially those with limited access to information, care must be done in believing what we read, see or hear, especially in the advent of fake news. If you are a Domestic Helper in Saudi Arabia, know your rights and benefits here. SAUDI ARABIA KASAMBAHAY LEGAL RIGHTS OR DOMESTIC LABOR REGULATION This post is filed under: labor dispute, end of service, work injury, arbitrary dismissal, end of contract, household service worker, domestic helper, social media, labor law, KSA, Saudi, fake news

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While social media is a very good medium to inform OFWs, especially those with limited access to information, care must be done in believing what we read, see or hear, especially in the advent of fake news.

 If you are a Domestic Helper in Saudi Arabia, know your rights and benefits here.


SAUDI ARABIA KASAMBAHAY LEGAL RIGHTS OR DOMESTIC LABOR REGULATION


 This post is filed under: labor dispute, end of service, work injury, arbitrary dismissal, end of contract, household service worker, domestic helper, social media, labor law, KSA, Saudi, fake news

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10 Offenses That Can Get You Fired Without Notice In The UAE

Whether you are working in a private or a government job, some offenses are so bad, they can get you fired on the spot. In the UAE, the labour law lists these 10 career-ending offenses that workers must avoid. If you make any of these mistakes, you may need to refresh your resume and go back to doing a job search while working part-time jobs.
Whether you are working in a private or a government job, some offenses are so bad, they can get you fired on the spot. In the UAE, the labour law lists these 10 career-ending offenses that workers must avoid. If you make any of these mistakes, you may need to refresh your resume and go back to doing a job search while working part-time jobs. Working abroad exposes foreign workers to different working conditions as well as environment. This is why it is important for a foreign worker, like an OFW, to be aware of local laws and regulations so that they could prosper in their new work environment. Getting fired without proper reason or justification, also called arbitrary dismissal, is of course illegal as seen in this video below. The following list below are things that one MUST NOT DO in the UAE, lest he or she gets fired on the spot: 1. If the worker adopts a false identity or nationality or submits forged certificate or documents; 2. If the worker is engaged on probation and is dismissed during the probationary or on its expiry; 3. If the worker makes a mistake resulting in substantial material loss for the employer, on condition that the latter notifies the Ministry of Labour of the incident within 48 hours of his becoming aware of its occurrence; 4. If the worker disobeys instructions respecting industrial safety or the safety of the workplace, on condition that such instructions are in writing and have been posted up at a conspicuous place and, in the case of an illiterate worker, that he has been acquainted with them orally; 5. If the worker does not perform his basic duties under the contract of employment and persists in violating them despite the fact that he has been the subject of a written investigation for this reason and that he has been warned that he will be dismissed if such behavior continues; 6. If the worker reveals any secret of the establishment in which he is employed; 7. If the worker is finally sentenced by a competent court for an offence involving honour, honesty or public morals; 8. If the worker is found in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of a drug during working hours; 9. If, while working, the worker assaults the employer, the responsible manager or any of his work mates; 10. If the worker absents from his work without a valid reason for more than 20 non-consecutive days, or more than seven consecutive days, in any one year. If you are not happy with your current employer, do not risk doing any of the things above. Instead, you should resign the proper way (as explained below). Working abroad is never easy. Always be ready for anything, including the possibility of losing your job. Always be open for other career, job market, or even business opportunity. This post has been filed under: government job, UAE, Dubai, labour law, career, resume, job search, part-time jobs, OFW, work abroad, labor dispute, business opportunity

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 Working abroad exposes foreign workers to different working conditions as well as environment. This is why it is important for a foreign worker, like an OFW, to be aware of local laws and regulations so that they could prosper in their new work environment. Getting fired without proper reason or justification, also called arbitrary dismissal, is of course illegal as seen in this video below.

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The following list below are things that one MUST NOT DO in the UAE, lest he or she gets fired on the spot:
1. If the worker adopts a false identity or nationality or submits forged certificate or documents;

2. If the worker is engaged on probation and is dismissed during the probationary or on its expiry;

3. If the worker makes a mistake resulting in substantial material loss for the employer, on condition that the latter notifies the Ministry of Labour of the incident within 48 hours of his becoming aware of its occurrence;

4. If the worker disobeys instructions respecting industrial safety or the safety of the workplace, on condition that such instructions are in writing and have been posted up at a conspicuous place and, in the case of an illiterate worker, that he has been acquainted with them orally;
Whether you are working in a private or a government job, some offenses are so bad, they can get you fired on the spot. In the UAE, the labour law lists these 10 career-ending offenses that workers must avoid. If you make any of these mistakes, you may need to refresh your resume and go back to doing a job search while working part-time jobs. Working abroad exposes foreign workers to different working conditions as well as environment. This is why it is important for a foreign worker, like an OFW, to be aware of local laws and regulations so that they could prosper in their new work environment. Getting fired without proper reason or justification, also called arbitrary dismissal, is of course illegal as seen in this video below. The following list below are things that one MUST NOT DO in the UAE, lest he or she gets fired on the spot: 1. If the worker adopts a false identity or nationality or submits forged certificate or documents; 2. If the worker is engaged on probation and is dismissed during the probationary or on its expiry; 3. If the worker makes a mistake resulting in substantial material loss for the employer, on condition that the latter notifies the Ministry of Labour of the incident within 48 hours of his becoming aware of its occurrence; 4. If the worker disobeys instructions respecting industrial safety or the safety of the workplace, on condition that such instructions are in writing and have been posted up at a conspicuous place and, in the case of an illiterate worker, that he has been acquainted with them orally; 5. If the worker does not perform his basic duties under the contract of employment and persists in violating them despite the fact that he has been the subject of a written investigation for this reason and that he has been warned that he will be dismissed if such behavior continues; 6. If the worker reveals any secret of the establishment in which he is employed; 7. If the worker is finally sentenced by a competent court for an offence involving honour, honesty or public morals; 8. If the worker is found in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of a drug during working hours; 9. If, while working, the worker assaults the employer, the responsible manager or any of his work mates; 10. If the worker absents from his work without a valid reason for more than 20 non-consecutive days, or more than seven consecutive days, in any one year. If you are not happy with your current employer, do not risk doing any of the things above. Instead, you should resign the proper way (as explained below). Working abroad is never easy. Always be ready for anything, including the possibility of losing your job. Always be open for other career, job market, or even business opportunity. This post has been filed under: government job, UAE, Dubai, labour law, career, resume, job search, part-time jobs, OFW, work abroad, labor dispute, business opportunity

5. If the worker does not perform his basic duties under the contract of employment and persists in violating them despite the fact that he has been the subject of a written investigation for this reason and that he has been warned that he will be dismissed if such behavior continues;

6. If the worker reveals any secret of the establishment in which he is employed;

7. If the worker is finally sentenced by a competent court for an offence involving honour, honesty or public morals;

8. If the worker is found in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of a drug during working hours;

9. If, while working, the worker assaults the employer, the responsible manager or any of his work mates;
Whether you are working in a private or a government job, some offenses are so bad, they can get you fired on the spot. In the UAE, the labour law lists these 10 career-ending offenses that workers must avoid. If you make any of these mistakes, you may need to refresh your resume and go back to doing a job search while working part-time jobs. Working abroad exposes foreign workers to different working conditions as well as environment. This is why it is important for a foreign worker, like an OFW, to be aware of local laws and regulations so that they could prosper in their new work environment. Getting fired without proper reason or justification, also called arbitrary dismissal, is of course illegal as seen in this video below. The following list below are things that one MUST NOT DO in the UAE, lest he or she gets fired on the spot: 1. If the worker adopts a false identity or nationality or submits forged certificate or documents; 2. If the worker is engaged on probation and is dismissed during the probationary or on its expiry; 3. If the worker makes a mistake resulting in substantial material loss for the employer, on condition that the latter notifies the Ministry of Labour of the incident within 48 hours of his becoming aware of its occurrence; 4. If the worker disobeys instructions respecting industrial safety or the safety of the workplace, on condition that such instructions are in writing and have been posted up at a conspicuous place and, in the case of an illiterate worker, that he has been acquainted with them orally; 5. If the worker does not perform his basic duties under the contract of employment and persists in violating them despite the fact that he has been the subject of a written investigation for this reason and that he has been warned that he will be dismissed if such behavior continues; 6. If the worker reveals any secret of the establishment in which he is employed; 7. If the worker is finally sentenced by a competent court for an offence involving honour, honesty or public morals; 8. If the worker is found in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of a drug during working hours; 9. If, while working, the worker assaults the employer, the responsible manager or any of his work mates; 10. If the worker absents from his work without a valid reason for more than 20 non-consecutive days, or more than seven consecutive days, in any one year. If you are not happy with your current employer, do not risk doing any of the things above. Instead, you should resign the proper way (as explained below). Working abroad is never easy. Always be ready for anything, including the possibility of losing your job. Always be open for other career, job market, or even business opportunity. This post has been filed under: government job, UAE, Dubai, labour law, career, resume, job search, part-time jobs, OFW, work abroad, labor dispute, business opportunity

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10. If the worker absents from his work without a valid reason for more than 20 non-consecutive days, or more than seven consecutive days, in any one year.

 If you are not happy with your current employer, do not risk doing any of the things above. Instead, you should resign the proper way (as explained below).

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Working abroad is never easy. Always be ready for anything, including the possibility of losing your job. Always be open for other career, job market, or even business opportunity.

 This post has been filed under: government job, UAE, Dubai, labour law, career, resume, job search, part-time jobs, OFW, work abroad, labor dispute, business opportunity,

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

OFW IN QATAR WON THE CASE AGAINST HIS RECRUITER AND HIS FORMER EMPLOYER





A former OFW who worked as a gypsum installer in Qatar in 2014,  he suffered health problems due to unfavorable working condition and severe overwork. After the company’s alleged refusal to provide him assistance and paid sick leave, as well as to cover his medical fees, Rafael Alejo Ambrad, 26,  resigned on March 2015. He then sought the help of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) to file a labor case against the recruiter and his former employer,  Medtel Company.

After  a year, the NLRC  ruled in favor of Ambrad who had to stop working  due to permanent injury caused by overwork.He is from Cebu, he went to Qatar to work but due to lumbar sprain that puts him to experience a lot of pain, he had no choice but to resign.

A statement from the Associated Labor Union (ALU), one of the groups that helped Ambrad pursue his labor case, said the OFW's condition meant he could no longer lift heavy objects and thus could never work in construction again.


According to Ambrad, on one occasion, he was forced to do five days’ worth of work in only two days with only one helper, adding the job would normally require at least four workers. He said he also wasn’t provided a lifting device by the company.
However, according to the NLRC, under the circumstances Ambrad’s resignation amounted to an illegal dismissal, noting that the respondent continually ignored his medical condition.
(BELOW IS THE SCREENSHOT OF THE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF AMBRAD'S TESTIMONY THAT HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN FOR UNKNOWN REASON)










In a Youtube video taken down by the uploader for unknown reason, Ambrad related his ordeal being an OFW in Qatar.
Here is the full text:


"Good morning, I am Rafael Ambrad, a Filipino. I'm twenty-six years old, former OFW from Qatar and working as a gypsum installer.
In the construction, we know that the job is not easy, but what happen to me, my human right has been abused by my employer, the Medtel Company.
Just imagine, when we work, we are supposed to have safety precaution, and they are violating it.
Our works demand to carry heavy things to be installed. But we are not being provided with lifting devices or even additional manpower.
That's why in one year and a half, I work there for six months, that's where I got my "Lumbar Sprain Disease" and my back hurt.
And my physician told me that I could not perform my jobs as a gypsum installer or do any heavy lifting.
When I was there, I visited our office to file my resignation, as per my physician's advice, if I continued my work with my present condition, he said my broker back might be permanent.
Our company does not allow us to go home, they rally want my presence at work.
I'm losing hope. I fear that when I go home in the Philippines, I might be in a close casket.
It's a blessing that there is a good samaritan that is willing to assist me, in the name of Jake Madrigal, from BWI. [Referring to Building and Wood Workers' International]
They are the people who are willing to provide assistance to the OFW's when they needed it the most, especially in other countries.
Whatever our job there, for instance, I myself is just a humble carpenter, still their support is all the way.
Like my transportation expenses, going to the hospital, visiting the legal office, embassy, he is the one helping me... the BWI.
And when I got home in the Philippines, they refer me to one of their associations... this is ALU that help me together with BWI that provided me with a lawyer so I could file necessary legal case against Medtel company and my recruiter... the Admiral agency.
And with God's grace, we won the case, that almost took one year for me to wait for the decision, we won.
I would like to thank the Lord and also the BWI together with ALU, thank you very much, sir.

And for my fellow Filipino working abroad, if you think your right is being violated or abused, your dignity has been suppressed by your employers, don't lose hope because there are people who are willing to support you, especially the BWI. They are the organization with a big heart who are willing to protect the OFW.
Thank you very much."


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