Manama: Mon, 26 Mar 2012
HRH the Premier The freeze on fees levied by Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has been extended until June 31 in a move to ease pressure on the kingdom’s trade sectors. The moratorium which took effect last April, was scheduled to end late this month. Continue reading
BCCI hails extension of freeze on LMRA fees
02 : 04 PM – 05/12/2011 Manama, Dec. 5 (BNA)—Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) hailed today the cabinet’s decision to extend a freeze on fees levied by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) till April 1, 2012. Continue reading
Posted on » Monday, December 05, 2011
MANAMA: A freeze on fees levied by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has been extended until April 1. The Cabinet yesterday announced the reprieve as it convened its weekly meeting. Continue reading
06 : 46 PM – 22/09/2011 Manama, Sept. 22. (BNA) –
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today received a cable of thanks from the Board Chairman of the Bahraini Families’ Businesses Association (FBA) dignitary Khalid Mohammed Kanoo. Continue reading
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Monarch of the Kingdom of Bahrain also issued Decree-by-Law No. (32) for the year 2011 regarding rescinding and replacement of clause (E) of article (42) of Act No. (19) for the eyar 2006 regarding organizing LMRA as follows:
E- The LMRA shall deduct 50% from the total fees it collects and deposit the amount so deducted into the state’s public account in compliance with the procedures to be agreed upon between LMRA and the Ministry of Finance.
Bahrain companies will be exempted from paying fees to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) until the end of this year. The Cabinet yesterday decided to extend the grace period till December. Payments of LMRA fees were frozen last April.
Posted on » Thursday, April 07, 2011
MANAMA:
The monthly fee levied by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) on each expatriate worker has been suspended for six months. His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, yesterday announced the measure. Continue reading
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
21 October 2010
More than 10,000 citizens helped to find jobs
Under the leadership of outgoing chief executive Abdulellah Al Qassimi, has helped more than 10,000 people find jobs over the past four years. Continue reading
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