Manama, October 5 (BNA) His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain announced today a proposed set of new labor market reforms that will replace flexible permits. The changes will increase protections for migrant workers and simplify the processes involved in registering for work or changing a job.
The new measures represent the next step in Bahrain’s strong track record of leading regional reform in this area. In 2017, Bahrain took first place in the US State Department’s report on human trafficking, which ranks it alongside countries such as France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany across a range of areas.
The reforms, which will be implemented by the Bahrain Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), include:
1- Establishing new labor registration centers and an electronic registration portal to facilitate the registration process for workers
2- Representing the Guaranteed Labor Market Regulatory Authority in any dispute that arises between the employee and the employer
3- New procedures to link work permits to occupational and occupational standards to increase safety and protection in workplaces
Under the reforms, which will be implemented by the Kingdom’s Labor Market Regulatory Authority, inspections will be increased to identify employers involved in illegal activity to protect the rights of employers, workers and the business community in the Kingdom.
The changes will also provide a more robust structure to allow employers more flexibility in paying and providing employment, leading to the growth of the private sector that is at the heart of the Kingdom’s continued development.
In line with the ongoing development efforts, it was also announced today that infrastructure connection fees for new buildings in areas with pre-existing facilities will be waived. This change applies to major developments and will significantly reduce costs and encourage growth in the construction sector.
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