josephcali
American expat in Indonesia
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American
Lives in Jakarta
Registration: 18 June 2014
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Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
I've got my passport Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Thanks mas fred, I will do this monday (still hoping the lawyer I'm meeting tomorrow will be able to help) Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Hi Lukereg, No my passport hasn't been stamped- there is no EPO. But I don't think they need this for extension (a KITAS can be extended 5 times, I think, by the same company without leaving the country) Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Hi Lukereg, Found an answer to my own question online (http://brianindonesiaexpat.blogspot.com/2011/01/kitas-work-permit-for-foreign-expat.html) ... yes they can, all that is required is the following: B) Requirements for Extension 1. ... Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Thank you Gulkhan786, I will contact you shortly. Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Can my employer extend my KITAS without my permission (or passport)? My employer now says that because the matter (our contract dispute) is not settled and my KITAS is expiring 30 June 2014, they are extending my KITAS and that I will have to pay ... Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Hi Mas Fred, yes today is our 6th anniversary. Thanks for your help. Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Thank you all for your help- invaluable. Apologies Ubudian for any confusion, your point about the seriousness of the matter really hit home. Going to the embassy Monday (already emailed them and they are going to contact my employer) and meeting ... Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
What new information are you referring to? Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
I don't understand your post? I appreciate your help very much. Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Well, I can' speak for all of them but for most it seemed like a salary (size) and benefits (housing) issue. That was definitely true for my case. Management told me that they are dealing with these issues and that new teachers may have it ... Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Definitely, this year more than 30% of the teachers left. I was foolish enough to sign a two year contract... Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Thanks for your comments. According to management, they have found a replacement teacher. Do you know if there limits to how many KITAS visas a school can issue? Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Below is the article of my contract to which I refer, but my employer says is not valid: 7.10 Either the party may terminate your employment without giving any reasons by giving to the other not less than six (6) calendar months notice in writing ... Read More
Employer refuses to issue an EPO unless I pay 7 months salary by josephcali
Hello, I am a teacher at an International School located in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have a 2 year contract with a clear clause stating that either party (me or my employer) may end the working agreement by giving 6 months notice. I did this, my ...
Thanks for your reply- I have checked the contract over and over again. Actually my employer admits there is nothing about this in the contract but says that it is Indonesian Law (Article 62 of Number 13, 2003) law that REGARDLESS OF WHAT IS IN THE ... Read More