19 October 2010
Several businessmen are claiming that the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) is providing more assistance to runaway workers than they are to Bahraini employers. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Employees
Where does the money go?
After several years of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) imposing fees on the hiring of foreign workers, many business owners still complain about the added expense. The LMRA currently charges BD200 for a work visa application or renewal and BD90 for a dependents’ visa. In addition to this, companies must pay BD10 a month for every foreign employee. This adds up to around BD440 in fees every two years for each expat worker. Continue reading
Minister condemns protestors’ attack on LMRA
The labour minister yesterday strongly condemned a recent incident in which protestors stormed the LMRA headquarters and verbally abused several staff members. Continue reading
Simple logic…
Posted on » Tuesday, July 27, 2010
As a comment on the front page article titled “LMRA sues firms” (GDN, July 22), I would like to congratulate the LMRA for taking the decision to sue these companies. Continue reading
Important Notice
As part of LMRA’s continuous efforts to keep you informed and updated, and according to Labour Market Regulations Act No. (19) 2006, LMRA would like you to take note of this important process:
Bahrain reforms raising cost of foreign labour
by Frederik Richter
on Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Bahrain’s labour market reforms have started to increase the cost of foreign workers to the benefit of locals, a government official said, with the government now working on introducing caps on foreign labour.
The final word…
The final word…
Can Labour Market Regulatory Authority please give a definite answer to the following? Continue reading
Hold on there..!
Hold on there..!
This refers to ‘What about loyalty’ (GDN, December 6). On an Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Radio programme on Radio Voice Bahrain 104.
Free medical checks for 300 at camp
A FREE medical camp for more than 300 workers will be held at the Gulf City Cleaning Company’s labour accommodation in Salmabad tomorrow Continue reading
Wake-up call
This is in response to Clive Turpin’s letter ‘LMRA to help…'(GDN, August 31). Is Mr Turpin serious about his comments on the LMRA?
You say that companies and expatriates should have taken the time to follow instructions.