Parliament Affairs Minister Ghanim bin Fadhel Al Buainain received Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO H.E. Mr. Jamal Abdulaziz AlAlawi.The meeting discussed issues of common interest and the authority’s achievements to meet the labor market needs and preserve labour rights. Continue reading
A DRAFT law that outlines job contracts for domestic workers has been approved by parliament.
The bill, proposed by Al Asala Parliamentary Bloc, organises the relationship between employers and housemaids, and mentions criteria for contracts and punishments for breach of contract. Continue reading
A MOVE to increase the government’s share of revenues generated from fees levied on the private sector has become the first Royal decree to be blocked by both the Shura Council and parliament in Bahrain’s 11-year legislative history. Continue reading
RUNAWAY workers could soon be fined up to BD500 if caught before being deported from the country.
MPs yesterday voted in favour of the amendment to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) law, despite objections from Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi, who said that it was against conventions Bahrain had signed and implemented.