Proposed laws would add further protection for private sector workers in Bahrain.
Private sector companies in Bahrain which discriminate against employees on grounds of their sex, race or religion will be prosecuted under proposed new laws.
According to a report in Gulf Daily News, companies will also face legal action if they fire staff members for getting married or accepting community roles.
"Sacking or other action against employees because of their race, colour, gender or sect, will become illegal with the introduction of the new law," Labour Minister Dr Majeed Al Alawi told Sharia Council members.
"It means that if tomorrow someone buys a firm and decides to fire white or dark employees because he doesn't want or like them, he would be prosecuted."
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MY Final Settlement is still not paid by the co , i had resigned from the co, on sept'11. my full salary for july'11 and
Final Settlements not cleared by the Co.
MY Final Settlement is still not paid by the co , i had resigned from the co, on sept'11. my full salary for july'11 and 16 days salary for august '11 still unpaid , kindly do the needful, i was working for Downtown Construction Co WLL Bahrain .
Julius (Feb 9, 2012) Manama India
Re inquiry for Idemnity pay
like to know how the Leaving Idemnity is Paid for the first three years of service to the company
pankaj sharma (May 25, 2011) manama India
labour law
I gave my resignation to the company where i am working and applied for mobility to other company, after 14 days of my resignation the owner gave me a contract letter and ask to sign, after rejection, they ask me to sign by saying that they will not affect for my mobilisation to other company, but i am still worried about it. Can they take any action to affect my joining for new company.
larry elamparo (Jan 25, 2011) manama Bahrain
termination
i asking regarding article 113
roda benitez (Nov 21, 2010) manama Bahrain
salarry diduaction
What is the right law for this problem?
m,riaz naseer (Jun 10, 2010) manama Bahrain
law and labour
Law and labour and salary is 100 bd.
What a great law.
Laith Al-Hindawi (May 16, 2010) Manama Bahrain
Contradiction in policy
How does this fit in with the policy of Bahrainisation? All too often expats are removed from positions (particularly white collar/management) in order to promote a Bahraini employee or meet the increasing limits of locals vs expats employed in a company. Some jobs/roles are also exclusively limited by the Ministry of Labour to Bahrainis only.
R.Venkat (May 15, 2010) Jubail Saudi Arabia
Revolution for Expatriates Status in Bahrain
It's a great news for all expatriates living in kingdom of Bahrain and it's evident that LMRA is constantly showing their professionalism under the patronage of Bahrain Government. I was in Bahrain for a while and presently in KSA, now I am in dilemma to re-locate due to various changes being delivered by LMRA more than two years. I hope rest of the Gulf countries perhaps review the current laws and regulation which would gear up their country's image in front of the prevailing world.
syed dildar shah (Feb 9, 2010) karachi Pakistan
labour job
Sir,for a suitable position in a will reputed organization to enhance my knowledge and skill, while using my capabilities to uplift organization in order to cope up with the challenges of high organization.
NK (Jan 30, 2010)
United Arab Emirates
Workers should not be passive
Laws in Bahrain are implementable if workers know their right and pursue it appropriately through the Ministry of Labour or the appropriate channel. Bahrain is setting a role model for the GCC countries in this vital area. UAE who has been innovative in a number of areas lags behind in applying appropriate labour law. Discrimination regulations must be in place in UAE.
Nadeem Shah (Jan 27, 2010) Doha Qatar
New Bahrain labour law to give workers more rights
I have spent more than 14 years in KSA & now work in Qatar. I have never practically come across any company adhering to laws benefiting the workers.
Craig (Jan 26, 2010) Manama Bahrain
Bahrain Labour Laws
Bahraini companies wont notice this new legislation change nor will they implement it, just like Hassan said, "the laws are never implemented". Very sledom are ANY laws implemented or enforced in Bahrain, dont believe the press it is just lip service.
mahmoud (Jan 26, 2010) Dubai United Arab Emirates
new labour law
it agood news & i hope that for all countries
Hassan (Jan 26, 2010) Manama
Laws in Bahrain are not implemented and remain for the local media only
So far the previous laws giving the employees the right to change jobs were never implemented. Despite all what was said and written in the news last year; no employee can switch job without an NOC from his current employer. Also all employers are still holding passports of their employees without any legal right.
Bahrain praises itself for the improved human rights; but still did not apply yet any of these laws.
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MY Final Settlement is still not paid by the co , i had resigned from the co, on sept'11. my full salary for july'11 and