Comment: Setting right an unjust practice – Gulf Digital News

Comment: Setting right an unjust practice – Gulf Digital News

One of the unavoidable truths for many expats is that at some point they will leave Bahrain and go back to their home country or migrate to other destinations. Those who are lucky plan their farewells and enjoy that glow of bonhomie before their departure while others embrace the inevitable even if their going away is hasty or not as well-planned.

But what happens when both chances are snatched from you? Then the end of one phase of life becomes traumatic and people struggle to find closure emotionally and financially.

Many men and women have faced the cruel situation where they go away on leave – either annual leave or ‘leave’ because their firm just does not have enough business to pay the salary that month – only to find that their residence and work permit is cancelled behind their backs by unscrupulous employers. And, they make this rude discovery either at Bahrain airport when they come back from holiday or through their office grapevine when a friend tips them off.