The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are proud to announce the upcoming launch of their collaborative initiative titled “Working Together”, aiming to enhance awareness of the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees, thereby promoting justice, equity, and stability in the workplace.

The initiative is part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s ongoing commitment to sustaining an organized labour market that safeguards the rights of all parties involved. Recognizing that a stable and fair work environment is key to boosting productivity and achieving mutual satisfaction among employers and workers, “Working Together” seeks to contribute positively to the Kingdom’s prosperity.

His Excellency Mr. Nibras Talib, CEO of LMRA and Chairman of the National Committee for Combatting Trafficking in Persons, emphasized, “The ‘Working Together’ initiative reflects Bahrain’s dedication to enhancing awareness of the rights and duties of all stakeholders to foster a well-organized and safe labour market that promotes social and economic development.”

“The initiative will mark another important milestone in the Kingdom’s journey of pioneering initiatives to strengthen the protection of expatriate workers. It supports Bahrain’s approach to combat trafficking in persons and will contribute to raising the public’s awareness by adopting a whole-of-Government and whole-of-society approach,” added Ms Erika Broers, Chief of Mission (a.i) of IOM-Bahrain.

Activities under “Working Together” initiative will include various awareness-raising events designed to educate participants on the Kingdom’s procedures that aim to improve the work environment for everyone involved. The initiative will also seek to inform the targeted audience about regulations and laws relevant to the labour market.

To further this goal, the LMRA will utilize its digital platforms to distribute surveys which are intended to assess the public’s understanding of workplace laws, regulations, and processes, as well as to identify and address any information gaps regarding the rights and responsibilities of work parties.