LMRA Launches the Enhanced Wages Protection System

Strengthens the Protection of Employees’ Rights and Supports the Stability of the Workplace
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has launched the enhanced version of the Wages Protection System (WPS), aimed at safeguarding the rights of all work parties and ensuring that employee wages are paid on time, supporting contractual stability in the private sector.

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LMRA Announces the Launch of Electronic Service for Domestic Employee Permits

– Services include applying for permit issuance, renewal, and termination.
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has announced the launch of electronic services for Domestic Employee permits, which gives employers the ability to complete transactions electronically through the Expatriate Management System (EMS) without the need to visit the authority, while maintaining the option to apply in person at any of its branches for those who wish to do so.

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LMRA Chief Executive: Bahrain’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Leadership Reaffirmed with 7th Consecutive Tier 1 US Ranking

  • This achievement is the result of seamless cooperation between legislative, executive, and judicial authorities, as well as engaging with human rights institutions and civil society organizations.
  • We are eager to share our efforts and best practices in combating trafficking in persons with the international community.
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The Kingdom of Bahrain Maintains Tier-1 Status in the US Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report for the Seventh Consecutive Year

The US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, which assesses 188 countries worldwide, has reaffirmed Bahrain’s international standing in upholding human rights and combating human trafficking. The Kingdom has maintained its Tier 1 ranking, the highest in the classification, for the seventh consecutive year.

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LMRA Streamlines Violation Resolution with New Electronic Settlement Service (E-Settlement)

Simplifying compliance and saving time for businesses, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announces the trial launch of its Electronic Settlement service (E-Settlement). This innovative initiative enables employers to swiftly settle eligible criminal violations electronically, without the need for in-person visits.

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