Employment of foreignersarticle 3no employer shall employ a foreigner without a valid work permit issued by theministry of labour and social affairs. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Individuals and bodies may establish private hospitals, clinics or treatment centers under the supervision of the state in accordance with the law. The new law repeals and replaces the old labour law no. Under the labour law for the private sector 2012, the term wage is defined as. This guide to law online bahrain contains a selection of bahraini legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. The offence shall be deemed to have been committed within its.
A new labour law pdf version attached which outlines the rights and. Sector and domestic helpers came into force in bahrain on 2nd october 2012. Even the employees need to be aware of the labour law of the place they work in. Application of law as to place article 5 this law shall apply to every offence committed within the jurisdiction of the state of bahrain. There are lot of things in labour laws that were not easy to understand but i try my best to give the simplest possible explanation of each provisions and article related to indemnity laws. Activists have pledged to set up a watchdog to monitor the implementation of new rules regulating labour accommodation in bahrain. 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. 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. 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. In order to improve the competitiveness of bahraini workers, the labor market introduced the concept of labor fees that is only applicable to nonbahraini workers. The new law was approved by the bahraini cabinet and brought into force a number of amendments to existing. In july 2015 bahrain issued law 92015, promulgating the arbitration law. Some companies have bahrainis on the payroll just to secure work permits for foreign employees, while others have allegedly fired bahrainis after.
The private sector has been used for decades as the scapegoat and the virtual geriatric unit in forcing us to absorb the unqualified labour force. On july 26 2012 the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no 36 of 2012 replacing. Immigration and labour law in bahrain by informa middle. We, isa bin salman al khalifa, amir of the state of bahrain. The new labour law in bahrain bahrain employment law. The civil and commercial procedure law promulgated by virtue of law no. Can you advise what is the caluculation of settlements in. Additional research and analysis on the middle east employment market and hr practices can be. 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. Minimum wage and unemployment in bahrain economics essay. Article 7 commencement of work employee shall not commence work unless the relevant government entity notifies civil service bureau with employment in order that civil service bureau approves employees commencement of work.
Article 4 if the law amends the date for implementation, the correct date shall be that which will be less onerous to the accused. This will ensure that all aspects of child labour, including legislation, education, labour market policies, social security, health, welfare and social development are properly addressed and coordinated. Workers referred to in article 2 paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 are not exemptedfrom the provisions of this article. All what the worker receives in return for his work of any kind whatsoever, whether.
You need it when applying for a work visa, residence permit, and other important documents. From the labour law for the private sector, law 33 of 2012 article 111. There are two main regulations on occupational safety and health in bahrain. On july 26, 2012, the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no. The labour market regulatory authority lmra has accused employers of consistently abusing the bahrainisation law, which states that a bahraini has. The aim of this law was to bring bahrains employment relations up to international standards and provide. Bahrains constitution of 2002 with amendments through 2012. Labour law of the private sector in bahrain, law no. Bahrain labour law latest information for bahrain on. Title i describes crimes against national security, as established under penal code no. Bahrain government laws page 2 communication legal. Bahrain, a small island country both in terms of geography 765 sq. We, hamad bin isa al khalifa, king of kingdom of bahrain.
Law decree no 482010 promulgating civil service law. 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. Diploma in bahrain labour law for private sectors programme objectives. 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. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published. Bahrain penal code, 1976 united nations office on drugs. Bahrains labour market regulatory authority lmra has introduced new rules for recruitment agencies. 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. Labour contracts are governed under the new bahrain labour law, which was issued by the king in 2012. 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. Bahrain labor law 2012 download bahrain labor law full in pdf format click here 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. This post was contributed by heros leask, associate at norton rose fulbright middle east llp on september 2nd 2012, the kingdomof bahrains legislative decree law no.
Employers who fail to adhere to bahrainisation quotas will be fined or have work permits cancelled, a top official warned. Bahrains new labour law governing annual leave for employees is allegedly costing companies millions of dinars and businessmen claim leave costs have doubled since the new regulations came into. Indemnity calculation in bahrain labour laws arabian. 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.
The legal document which represents bahrain labor laws is law no. Bahrain labour law bahrain labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. New labour laws brings cheer to private sector workers. Prior to 2011, bahrain had more progressive labour relations than many of the neighbouring gulf states. Regulations implementing this law are also expected to follow soon after. 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. With several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a. 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. Bahrain labor law 2012 the common labour laws in middle. Review of child labour laws of the bahamas 6 it is also important that the national policy be formulated in a coherent and coordinated manner.
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