Companies warned over Bahrainisation

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Employers who fail to adhere to Bahrainisation quotas will be fined or have work permits cancelled, a top official warned. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has accused employers of consistently abusing the Bahrainisation Law, which states that a Bahraini has to be hired for every four foreign workers. Continue reading

LMRA receives excellence award for social responsibility

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Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and Head of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Ausamah Al Absi received Bahrain Society for Social Responsibility Award for non-profit organizations. Continue reading

LMRA efforts in combating human trafficking praised

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Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO, Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons, Osama bin Abdullah Al-Absi, today received a Thai delegation representing ministries and government and private agencies involved in trafficking in persons issues. Continue reading

System Under Maintenance on Tuesday 29th March 2016

LMRA will carry out a system maintenance operation to help serve our clients better.

Employers and authorized persons will not be able to access LMRA’s online system (EMS) on Tuesday 29th March 2016 From 01:00 PM – To 05:00 PM

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We regret for any inconvenience caused

US Congress delegation visits expatriate labour shelter centre

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A delegation from the US Congress paid a visit to a shelter centre to protect expatriate workers from human trafficking dangers, in the presence of Head of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee and President of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Ausamah bin Abdullah Al Absi. Continue reading

Bahrain praised for workers’ protection

Bahrain has some of the best protections for migrant workers in the Gulf, according to a top International Labour Organisation (ILO) representative. The ILO has witnessed a surge in complaints related to workers’ rights in the region, but regional desk officer at its Arab Region Worker Activities Bureau Nezam Qahoush said “the situation is far better in Bahrain”. Continue reading

New LMRA warning

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The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has warned the public against dealing with unlicensed recruitment agencies. Legal action is being taken against those violating the authority’s rules and regulations that protect the rights of citizens and residents, LMRA planning and licensing director Hassan Al Rahma said. Continue reading