The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) issued a new decisions to organize the local labor market, including cancelling visa transfers if workers do not complete the needed procedures within a month, local Arabic news paper reported.

According to report, a circular issued by PAM indicates employees that initiate transfer of residency will be regarded as neglecting their job, and approval obtained for residency transfer will be rendered null and void. The circular also states that Labor Relations Department will not accept any complaint filed by an employer or his legal representative in case the transfer is already approved or after signing of the transfer document.

Employees on open-ended contracts working for monthly payments have to respect a three-month resignation notice period, and a one-month notice period by other workers. The authority also explained that upon employers’ approval, workers could pay instead of working during the notice period, and if employers refuse, workers would have to prove this at the labor department relations unit.