Tag Archives: Expatriate
Bosses face new charges to hire expatriates
Employers wishing to exceed their regular quota will have to pay an additional BD300 for each extra expatriate worker they hire – on the basis of BD150 annually. Apart from the additional fees, employers will still be required to pay the regular two-year BD200 levy and monthly fees on each foreign worker. Continue reading
Companies warned over Bahrainisation
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 efforts in combating human trafficking praised
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
Combating human trafficking efforts praised
President of Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) also Chairman of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee (NAHTC), Ausamah Al-Absi, today received a high-level Thai delegation representing ministries and government and private organizations concerned with human trafficking issues. 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
Ausamah Al Absi received a US Congress delegation
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) president and head of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Committee Ausamah Al Absi yesterday received a US Congress delegation which visited a shelter to protect expatriate workers from human trafficking dangers. Continue reading
LMRA ceo receives Bangladesh Under Secretary of Ministry of Expatriate Affairs and employment
A meeting between LMRA CEO Mr. Ausamah Al Absi and official Bangladesh delegation to discus means of cooperation between the two countries, which includes electronic data exchange.
LMRA’s CEO receives US Embassy’s official
Chief Executive Officer of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Osama bin Abdullah Al-Absi today received Deputy Head of Political and Economic Department at the U.S. Embassy, Mrs. Rebecca Ann Severn. Continue reading
`Labour Rules Govern Teachers’ Appointments’
While the confusions regarding the regulations on hiring expatriate housewives as teachers in private schools prevail, Education Ministry yesterday stated that it had no role in the matter concerning appointment of teachers. Continue reading