Employers may have to compulsorily transfer salaries of housemaids and unskilled workers directly into their bank accounts, according to a new plan by Bahrain’s labour watchdog. Continue reading
More maternity leave ‘beneficial’
EXTENDING maternity leave in Bahrain could actually increase the number of women in the workforce, according to a government official.She was responding to calls from trade unionists yesterday to increase the amount of time new mothers can take off work. Continue reading
LMRA boosts cooperation with embassies
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s CEO Ausamah bin Abdullah Al-Absi has stressed the importance of partnership and coordination between the LMRA and the embassies of countries exporting workers to Bahrain regarding the Flexible Work System approved by the Cabinet in September. Continue reading
LMRA’s efforts in combating human trafficking commended
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO and Chairman of the National Committee to Combat Trafficking in Persons (NCCTP), Osama bin Abdullah Al-Absi, today received a European parliamentary delegation led by member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Amjad Bashir. Continue reading
BCCI, LMRA discuss promoting business owners
A meeting held yesterday between Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) to overcome obstacles may be faced by business owners of commercial and economic sectors. Continue reading
Annual increase recorded in employment sector
The growth of employment in the Kingdom shows an annual increase of 6.3pc as 754,863 workers were registered this year compared to 710,296 workers in the same period last year. Continue reading
Jobs cheer for economy
The private labour market has revealed a positive outlook which reflects the ability of the economy to withstand upheavals and create jobs. The overall private sector workforce has grown by 6.3 per cent over the second quarter compared with the same period last year. Continue reading
Crown Prince visits LMRA headquarters
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today visited the headquarters of the LMRA to emphasise the determination government entities must apply to driving forward standards of public services. Continue reading
Flexi-work permit plan
Bahrain yesterday unveiled a new plan to introduce a flexible work permit format for foreigners.The new contract would serve as a legal alternative to employing illegal workers in the country. Continue reading
Focus on developing Capital Governorate
Developing residential areas, introducing new educational programmes and building new shopping complexes are underway in the Capital Governorate. They are part of future initiatives that will focus on economic growth and empowering the youth, said Capital Governor Shaikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa. Continue reading