Companies warned over bahrainisation media centre labour. Jun 24, 20 on september 2nd 2012, the kingdomof bahrains legislative decree law no. Download bahrain labor law full in pdf format click here bahrain labor law 2012 a new legislation that includes tougher punishments for companies that flout health and safety standards, grants private sector workers 30 days of annual leave and increases the length of maternity leave will be introduced in bahrain. Such services and routes are hereinafter called the agreed services and the specified routes respectively. According to latest legislation announced in bahrain, tough penalties are likely for companies that flout health and safety standards, while private sector workers will receive 30 days of annual leave and increased maternity leaves. Some companies have bahrainis on the payroll just to secure work permits for foreign employees, while others have allegedly fired bahrainis after. The new law underpins bahrains efforts to come in line with international standards, and it has aligned bahrains domestic law with several of the arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which it is a signatory and which have come into effect over the. The applicant should hold a bachelor degree in law from university of bahrain or any equivalent degree from any well recognized arab or foreign universities, with g. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original. Please checkout, follow and like our instagram, facebook and twitter page for snaps of your little ones. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published. Any business operating in kingdom of bahrain which employs staff, need to be aware of and abide by the latest labour rules, and of the statutory responsibilities and obligations pertaining to recruitment, employment terms and termination.
The labour market regulatory authority lmra is an independent public corporation fully authorized to regulate the labour market in the kingdom of bahrain, with a view to create a balanced mutual work relationship that protects both employers and employees. This program aims to educate officials of the companies building skills and professional knowledge to avoid the labor problems that may occur in the work environment, the program will follow these major points. Through close collaboration, our member firms are able to offer their clients preferred access to more. The new law has been aligned with several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a signatory and which have come into effect over the last 36 years. Diploma in bahrain labour law for private sectors programme objectives. Employment of foreignersarticle 3no employer shall employ a foreigner without a valid work permit issued by theministry of labour and social affairs.
Each section has also accesses to the sources links that can be used to go more indepth on selected themes. While operating an agreed service on a specified route the. The aim of this law was to bring bahrains employment relations up to international standards and provide. Hamad a l khalifa in kingdom of bahrain which provides professional attorney ship and legal counseling services in english and arabic languages for its local and foreign clients. Bahrain labour law bahrain labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. Indemnity calculation in bahrain labour laws arabian. Lmra bahrain has at last announced new amendments to labor laws that aim at bringing more sanity into bahrains labor market.
Alshoura law firm in bahrain was founded in 2011 by sh. Bahrains constitution of 2002 with amendments through 2012. The policy can be extended to include the following risks on payment of additional premium. We constantly strive to improve the quality of learning and the quality of our teaching. The introduction of the labor law number 36 of 2012 the new labor law in bahrain repealed previous labor legislation, a classic case of new wording solely dedicated to reform. Labour market profile 2014 this labour market profile is a yearly updated report that provides a broad overview of the labour markets situation and development. The new law was approved by the bahraini cabinet and brought into force a number of amendments to existing labour laws largely reconciling differences between. Here is what the law has to say on what the employee is owed at the end of his service agreement or if he resigns or is terminated. Agreement for the purpose of operating international air services on the routes specified in the appropriate section of the annex to this agreement.
Lmra bahrain announces new amendments to labor laws ask. Even the employees need to be aware of the labour law of the place they work in. Introduction capital school is committed to providing the highest standards possible for all our children. The report is based on the latest data available and following trends. Bahrains labour market regulatory authority lmra has introduced new rules for recruitment agencies.
This is a specially designed policy which covers accidental loss or damage to electronic equipment. New rules set to regulate labour accommodation and. The bahrain labour ordinance enacted in 1957 and amendments thereto are hereby repealed and replaced by the labour law for the private sector, annexed hereto, and any provision which is contrary thereto is so repealed, but with due regard to the provisions of article 111 of the said labour law for the private sector. Alshoura law firm in bahrain law firm in bahrain with. On july 26 2012 the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no 36 of 2012 replacing. This guide to law online bahrain contains a selection of bahraini legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Workers referred to in article 2 paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 are not exemptedfrom the provisions of this article. In july 2015 bahrain issued law 92015, promulgating the arbitration law.
The announcement mainly touched on the now more flexible work permit durations which is certainly good news for both the employers and employees. The offence shall be deemed to have been committed within its. On july 26, 2012, the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no. To understand the laws related to indemnity or end of service compensation benefits you must first have knowledge related to you contract, check if. Zain supports local entrepreneurs through the zain great idea competition, which brought 102 outstanding local students together in 20, to present their startup ideas to a group of highly esteemed judges. There are two main regulations on occupational safety and health in bahrain. The labour market regulatory authority lmra has accused employers of consistently abusing the bahrainisation law, which states that a bahraini has. Article 4 if the law amends the date for implementation, the correct date shall be that which will be less onerous to the accused. The new labour law in bahrain bahrain employment law sta.
Application of law as to place article 5 this law shall apply to every offence committed within the jurisdiction of the state of bahrain. The initiative took place in collaboration with zain kuwait. Contents the effective abolition of child labour this information, reproduced as received, does not represent the views of the ilo 200 abolcompiled200101036918en. Individuals and bodies may establish private hospitals, clinics or treatment centers under the supervision of the state in accordance with the law. The labour market regulatory authority lmra has accused employers of consistently abusing the bahrainisation law, which states that a bahraini has to be hired for every four foreign workers. Indemnity calculation in bahrain labour laws arabian gulf life. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. This law applies to citizens of georgia, stateless persons having a status in georgia, to stateless persons and to aliens. Gratuity is also called leaving indemnity in the bahrain labour law. Labour day sunday 30th april to monday 1st may last day of term thursday 22nd june school uniform school uniforms can currently be purchased from zaks uniforms in nakheel center, maqabah and house of uniforms in tala plaza, segaya. The civil and commercial procedure law promulgated by virtue of law no.
Electronics equipment policy construction erection insurance. Bahrain government laws page 2 communication legal. Bahrain labor law 2012 the common labour laws in middle. Can you advise what is the caluculation of settlements in. The new law repeals and replaces the old labour law no. New labour laws brings cheer to private sector workers.
A new labour law pdf version attached which outlines the rights and. Activists have pledged to set up a watchdog to monitor the implementation of new rules regulating labour accommodation in bahrain. The gulf daily news gdn, our sister publication, reported yesterday march 31 on a cabinetdrafted piece of legislation that will introduce fines and jail time for landlords who risk the lives of expatriate. The mostdiscussed topic in bahraini law presently is the introduction of the new bahrain labour law, the labour law for the private sector law no.
Article 2 the legislation of georgia on the official language. With several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a. Shirts should be selected according to the color selection found in house of uniform. The new law has been aligned with several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a signatory and which have come into. Ownership, capital and workin accordance with the principles of islamic. According to latest legislation announced in bahrain, tough penalties are likely for companies that flout health and safety standards, while private sector workers will receive 30 days of.
A law that defines the bahrainisation quota in the private sector on a percentage system is likely to be amended into a qualitativebased scheme which focuses on the quality of jobs offered to. Title i describes crimes against national security, as established under penal code no. In doing so, it established new aspirations for improved working standards, wider protections, and faster dispute resolution procedures. Labor rights in bahrain are set forth in its constitution,5 the labour law for the private sector and subsidiary legislation,6 and the workers trade union law. Doc page gabon observations by the world confederation of labour wcl and by the. Regulations implementing this law are also expected to follow soon after. We, hamad bin isa al khalifa, king of kingdom of bahrain.