Question 1

What does the SLBFE Employment Contract Checker do?

Accepted Answer

This AI tool reads your employment contract text and extracts the key terms: salary, working hours, leave entitlement, accommodation, repatriation, and medical insurance. It then compares them against the SLBFE-recommended minimum standards for your destination country and flags any issues — from missing salary clauses to passport confiscation risks.

Question 2

Is my employment contract stored on your servers?

Accepted Answer

No. Your contract text is sent to the AI for analysis and immediately discarded. We do not store contract text, names, or any identifying information. The analysis result is shown to you only — it is not saved.

Question 3

What is the SLBFE minimum salary for UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)?

Accepted Answer

The SLBFE recommends a minimum of approximately AED 1,100/month for domestic workers going to the UAE, with higher minimums for skilled workers. The UAE's own labour law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) requires employers to pay agreed salaries on time and bear repatriation costs at end of contract. Always verify the current SLBFE minimum at slbfe.lk or call +94 11 2 865 095.

Question 4

What should a proper Sri Lankan overseas employment contract include?

Accepted Answer

A SLBFE-compliant employment contract should clearly state: (1) Your full monthly salary in the destination currency; (2) Job title and duties; (3) Working hours per day and rest days per week; (4) Annual leave entitlement; (5) Accommodation and meals (provided by employer or allowance stated); (6) Medical insurance; (7) Repatriation at end of contract (employer-paid); (8) Contract duration; (9) Overtime pay rate; (10) A copy of the signed contract for you to keep.

Question 5

Can my employer take my passport in the UAE, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

No — passport confiscation is illegal in UAE (since 2007), Qatar, and most destination countries. If your contract contains a clause allowing the employer to hold your passport, or if this happens in practice, it is a serious red flag. Report it to the SLBFE or the Sri Lanka Embassy in that country.

Question 6

What are the most common employment contract red flags for Sri Lankan migrant workers?

Accepted Answer

The most common red flags found in contracts brought to the SLBFE are: (1) Salary below the SLBFE minimum for that country; (2) No repatriation clause — employer may refuse to pay return ticket; (3) No rest day specified; (4) Excessive working hours (12+ hours with no overtime); (5) Salary deductions for accommodation or food that should be provided free; (6) Vague job description that can be changed by the employer; (7) No medical insurance.

Question 7

I got a job offer but no written contract — is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No. A written employment contract is mandatory for SLBFE-registered overseas employment. SLBFE will not issue a Foreign Employment Certificate without a contract. If an agent or employer refuses to provide a written contract before you depart, do not sign anything and report the agent to SLBFE. Call the SLBFE hotline at +94 11 2 865 095.

Question 8

What is the SLBFE minimum salary for Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Qatar introduced a national minimum wage of QAR 1,000/month in 2023, covering all workers including domestic workers. This is the floor — many skilled positions pay more. The SLBFE may set higher minimum recommendations for specific job categories. Always check current rates at slbfe.lk.

Country	Domestic min/mo	Skilled min/mo	Leave
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates	AED 1,100	AED 2,000	30 days
🇶🇦Qatar	QAR 1,000	QAR 1,500	21 days
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	SAR 400	SAR 900	21 days
🇰🇼Kuwait	KWD 60	KWD 120	30 days
🇧🇭Bahrain	BHD 55	BHD 120	30 days
🇮🇹Italy	EUR 650	EUR 1,100	26 days
🇰🇷South Korea	KRW 2,060,000	KRW 2,500,000	15 days
🇲🇾Malaysia	MYR 1,700	MYR 1,700	16 days

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