My employer released me from work without a written or verbal termination in order to bypass labor laws and the provisions of my employment contract. Then he canceled my work permit without notifying me, although I still possess the document. What is my legal situation with regards my visa and compensation? Is this still the responsibility of the labor department?
Willie, Phuket
Monday, March 8, 2010 4:39:03 PM
“Normally to cancel a work permit, both employer and employee must be present. If your employer has already canceled your work permit without telling you, you cannot work for another company until you go to the Labor Department and cancel the work permit yourself. If you want to sue the company you must obtain verbal or written proof that the company has terminated your employment. You can launch proceedings at our office. The case will take around 60 working days from when we get the order to proceed. You must bring a translator when you come to see us.
For more information contact Phuket Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office, 188 Sakdidet Road Soi 1, T. Wichit, Muang, Phuket 83000. T/F: 076-211995, 076-220760.”
Monday, March 8, 2010 4:39:03 PM
An officer from Phuket Provincial Labor Protection and Welfare Office
