Legal Question in International Law in Saudi Arabia

Humanright

I am pakistani working in Saudia Arabia in oil company which is operating thru out world.I am heart pataint and had angioplastry in sept-00.In Feb-03 I had chest pain,doctor did stress test which showed positive. In march-03 I went to Pakistan on vacation and went to the doctor who did my angioplastry and recomended angiography and possible angioplastry with stunt.The cost of all that treatment was about 18300/Saudi riyal(about $5000/=).I send medical papers by fax to company and after two day company told me on phone you are retired from company.when ask about treatment they say when you will come to saudi we will see it. In saudia they ask for second opinion which I got but now they say you are no more in our company and no treatment where as I am still in company because I did got my sponsorship changed and by contract company is bound to give me medicak whic can be up to 50000/+ SR in one year.There is no court where i can go and sue the company for all this.Can I do this in USA if so please help.Its not money but to realize them I am as importent for my family as any big boss.

Can you help please.


Asked on 5/31/03, 2:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Bayar Charles H. Bayar, Esq.

Re: Humanright

I lived and worked in Saudi Arabia during 2001 (as a contract lawyer for SABIC). The US courts can do nothing for you. The Saudi Government, however, is very sensitive to ex-pat worker's contractual rights & benefits; I would bring this matter directly to the attention of the Ministry of Labor. Also, most Saudi newpapers publish a weekly column on labor law issues; You might present your case to a major newspaper (especially highlight the company's decision to "retire" you rather than pay your medical bill), get an answer favorable to you, and take that back to the company. Stay away from Saudi lawyers - they'll soak you and do nothing.

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Answered on 6/02/03, 9:24 am


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