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TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com In a landmark move, the Bahrain Shura Council has approved a bill mandating greater employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The progressive law aims to increase the required number of disabled workers in companies with more than 50 employees from 2 to 4 percent, paving the way for a more inclusive workplace and a brighter future for the disability community. The proposal, pushed by a group of enthusiastic members of the Shura Council, not only focuses on quantitative targets but also emphasizes seamless integration. The proposal calls for the Minister of Labor, in…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Changing jobs is nothing new, but lawmakers are warning that those who change jobs without proper notice could lose their “severance package.” Not everyone is affected. Low-wage workers, including domestic helpers, will also be subject to scrutiny here, according to a proposal passed by parliament yesterday, overriding objections from Bahrain’s Ministry of Labour. Lawmakers say the new law will come into effect if domestic workers violate the terms of their work permits and run away from their workplaces. While the measure will reduce worker flight, as lawmakers said, the Ministry of Labour is…
More than 800 inmates at Jaw Prison, Bahrain’s largest detention facility, went on hunger strike in August and September 2023 to protest poor conditions and the denial of proper medical care by the Bahraini authorities. Many of the hunger strikers had been unjustly detained following apparently unfair trials. Ten opposition leaders remain imprisoned for more than a decade for their role in the 2011 pro-democracy movement. They include Hassan Mushaimah, leader of the unrecognized opposition group Al-Haq, opposition leader Abdulwahab Hussein, prominent human rights activist Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, and Al-Haq spokesman Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singaseh. All four are serving life sentences after…
Bahraini authorities have deported 139 workers for violating the country’s regulations, bringing the total number of workers deported since November 26 to 399. Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) said in a statement that it carried out 1,467 inspections and visits between December 24 and 30, 2023. As a result, 38 violating and irregular workers were also detained. “1,436 inspection visits were carried out in different shops across all governorates, as well as 31 joint inspection campaigns, of which 16 were conducted in Capital Governorate, four in Muharraq Governorate, seven in Northern Governorates and four in Southern Governorates,” LMRA said.…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com The Bahrain Ministry of Labour hosted yesterday, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the 38th annual ceremony to recognise exemplary employees and outstanding companies in the private sector. The prestigious event recognised outstanding national talents, including human resources professionals from various economic sectors, business leaders and prominent companies in the Kingdom’s labour market. The ceremony was attended by ministers, council members, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labour Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Reporting by Zahra Ayaz The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted a total of 1,069 investigation and inspection visits and arrested 100 workers found to be in violation of Bahrain’s labour laws. In addition, 145 people were deported from the Kingdom for their involvement in illegal employment. The LMRA made significant progress in maintaining and enforcing labor regulations during the week of December 10-16. LMRA’s comprehensive approach included 1,055 visits to commercial establishments across the province, as well as 14 joint inspection campaigns. LMRA works closely with the Ministry…
The case of two Kenyan mothers Rose*, a Kenyan domestic worker, was “returned” to a recruitment agency in Manama after her employer no longer required her services. She told the agency that she could no longer afford to work without pay while waiting for another employer to hire her, and asked for permission to find work on her own. After she returned to the agency, her sponsoring agent demanded BD600 (US$1,600) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for her to change sponsorship and get her confiscated passport back. With limited options, she decided to leave the agency and go…
TDT | Manama Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Officials from the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) extensively discussed Bahrain’s laudable efforts to implement modernized procedures and mechanisms to strengthen the labor market and ensure maximum fairness and stability in the working environment. Additionally, Saudi Arabia’s efforts to combat human trafficking were reviewed in depth when LMRA officials hosted a delegation of U.S. Congressional officials. The delegation, together with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with several officials from the LMRA. They received a comprehensive briefing on the functions and responsibilities of the Center, the first…
Baku, Nov. 22 (BNA): Minister of Labor Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan attended the general meeting of the OIC Labor Center on the sidelines of the fifth conference of labor ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, held from Nov. 21-23. The minister hailed the opening of the OIC Labour Centre, which will promote member states’ efforts towards sustainable economic growth and human development, including fostering cooperation among labour markets in Islamic countries. The Centre is responsible for developing national research and regional programmes, taking into account each country’s labour market conditions,…
Bahraini companies sign 20 agreements with global and regional partners at GITEX 2023 Created: 08:22 PM Last Updated: 08:22 PM Views: 222 Manama, Nov 2 (BNA): Bahraini companies at the Kingdom of Bahrain Pavilion at GITEX 2023 concluded their successful participation after receiving a fantastic welcome and participation during the event, which led to the signing of 20 partnership agreements and memorandums of understanding between Bahraini companies and various regional and international organisations. The Kingdom of Bahrain’s pavilion, sponsored by the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) in collaboration with the Economic Development Board (EDB), Bahrain Export Board and ila Bank, recorded unprecedented…