A businessman in the Kingdom, charged with more than forty cases of human trafficking crimes, has been reportedly detained by the authorities. The case, noted as one of the most serious violations of labour laws by intensity, was reported by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) following a tip-off. Continue reading
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LMRA pledges cooperation and partnership with foreign missions
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has pledged its commitment towards protecting migrant workers from all forms of exploitation, reiterating its utmost cooperation with the embassies of the larger expatriate communities in the Kingdom. Continue reading
Sim cards for workers
EXPAT workers arriving in Bahrain from Wednesday will be given a free mobile Sim card with BD1 credit, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced yesterday. Continue reading
Decree on LMRA fees is blocked
A MOVE to increase the government’s share of revenues generated from fees levied on the private sector has become the first Royal decree to be blocked by both the Shura Council and parliament in Bahrain’s 11-year legislative history. Continue reading
Labour reforms in focus
LABOUR Market Regulatory Authority chief executive Ausamah Al Absi received Nepalese Foreign Secretary Arjun Bahadur Thapa. They discussed co-operation in issuing work permits for Nepalese expatriates in Bahrain. Continue reading
Bill to scrap expat levy is rejected
SHURA Council members yesterday rejected a parliament bill to scrap monthly fees for foreign workers in low paid jobs.
Public and private sector companies have to pay BD10 for every expatriate on their books or BD5 if they employ less than five. Continue reading
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756 illegal expatriates arrested
Authorities arrested 756 illegal expatriates during the period from January to November 7, said the Assistant Undersecretary for Exits, Search and Follow-up. Continue reading
LMRA hailed
The Gold, Pearls and Jewellery Committee yesterday praised the responsiveness of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) in removing obstacles faced by businessmen and provide more facilitations in compliance with the directives of Kingdom’s wise leadership.
This came during a meeting held between Gold, Pearls and Jewellery Committee and LMRA at its premises.
SKY IS THE LIMIT
Assuring Market that Labour Regulatory Authority (LMRA) e-Support Centre will never detrack from the development path, the authority’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ausamah Al Absi said that the centre had responded to 67 per cent of the electronic requests, during September, within 24 hours. Continue reading