My employer is not paying me my salary / wage / allowances on time, what should I do?
LMRA does not interfere in ssuch matters, which are outside its jurisdiction. Employees are advised to report this case to the Ministry of Labour, which in turn can take it to a court of law. Continue reading
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Legal Voice
What can I do if my emploer had cancelled my visa while on holiday out of Bahrain? Is this legal?According to “The labour law for the private sector, 1976 promulgated by AMIRI decree no. 23 of 1976′ articles 106 to 119, it is illegal to terminate a worker’s contract (and subsequently his work permit) while worker in onn leave. Continue reading
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What Should I do if I am being subject to verbal or physical abuse or harassment?
This does not fall within the jurisdication of LMRA, as it is an alleged criminal offense.
If somebody is a witness to or a subject to abuse, harassment or any form of attack, Continue reading
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If I have an employment contract for a certain period of time and I resign before my contract expires, can my employer charge me for the work visa and government related fees? No, the employer is not allowed to charge you for work permit/visa fees , but they have the right to sue for damages ( As a result of the breach – or premature cancellation of a time-specified contract ). Continue reading
Ordeal finally over
Bonny Mascarenhas
The plight of ten Indian workers who were mistreated by their employer is finally over after their sponsor handed over their passports yesterday and tickets home.Their salaries, which allegedly have not been paid in over four months, have not yet been settled, however the workers have signed over power of attorney to an advocate to ensure they receive their dues at a later date Nirmal Kumar Chawdhary Continue reading
Illegal expat’s ordeal ends
Bonny Mascarenhas
It was a joy that words couldn’t express. Jose Adakkapadan Devassy, a 58-year-old Indian repatriated earlier this month, struggled for words as he thanked personnel at the General Directorate of Nationality,Passport and Residence (GDNPR) for helping him return home. Continue reading
Last group of mistreated workers heads home
Bonny Mascarenhas
A group of 23 workers who were mistreated by their employer left the Kingdom yesterday aboard a Gulf Air flight. The workers formed part of a larger group of 113 men, most of whom have now returned home. Continue reading
Easy Exit awareness campaign extended to Iftar dinners
Bonny Mascarenhas
Flyers and information leaflets about the Easy Exit scheme are being distributed at car parks and Mosques at Iftar time, a spokesperson for the Janatha Cultural Centre (JCC) has revealed. Continue reading
MWPS chairwoman donates BD700 to mistreated workers
Bonny Mascarenhas
A personal donation of BD700 was made yesterday by Mona Almoayyed and her mother to 113 workers who have been mistreated by their employer. 98 of the workers, who have decided to return home after their ordeal, where given BD5 each. Continue reading
Keep workers happy
Posted on » Thursday, July 15, 2010
I read the letter ‘Business crippled by labour rules’. The employer seems to be a good man and I hope he hires good people. However, he has failed to understand the LMRA and expatriate mentality. Continue reading