A US Congress delegation praised the pioneering role played by Bahrain in combating human trafficking and developing the work environment by applying international criterial to safeguard the rights of work parties. Continue reading
New offices for labour disputes
LABOUR complaints can now be filed at two new offices opened by the country’s labour watchdog yesterday.
The ‘Labour Claims Departments’ at the Expat Protection Centre in Sehla and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) branch in Riffa will register all labour-related disputes, including non-payment of wages. Continue reading
LMRA, Ministry of Justice,Islamic Affairs, Endowments open labor cases offices
NPRA holds awareness campaign
The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) teamed up with the Labour and Social Development Ministry and the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) to organise the awareness campaign for expatriate communities. Continue reading
New labour welfare projects to be launched in Bahrain
A NUMBER of labour-centric initiatives will be launched in Bahrain this year to safeguard the welfare of expatriate workers and employers.
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) is undertaking these programmes under the motto, ‘Leaving No-one Behind’, according to chief executive Ausamah Al Absi. Continue reading
New service to help distressed expatriate employees
A new initiative is being launched to streamline the process of helping distressed expatriate employees sue their employers.
Two special offices will be opened soon to assist an aggrieved worker compile all relevant documents and submit a complaint electronically on the same day to the Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry. Continue reading
LMRA Chief Executive receives Egyptian Ambassador
Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Head of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Ausamah bin Abdullah Alabsi received today newly-appointed Egyptian Ambassador to Bahrain Yasser Mohammed Ahmed Chaban. He welcomed him, wishing him every success in his diplomatic duties to boost bilateral relations and cooperation. Continue reading
30,000 sign up for flexi permit to legalise their stay in Bahrain
A TOTAL of 30,000 expatriates have legalised their stay in Bahrain over the past two years by signing up for flexible work permits.
The documents allow recipients to live in Bahrain and work as freelancers, providing services to a variety of employers on either a full-time or part-time basis. Continue reading
LMRA chief receives US State Department official
Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (NCCTIP), Ausamah bin Abdulla Al-Absi, has received here, Continue reading
Announcement: Cancellation of Employment Offices Licenses
Labour Market Regulatory Authority hereby announce the cancellation of the licenses of the following Employment Offices: Continue reading