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Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Daily Tribune
19 illegal workers detained and 139 violators deported
Nineteen violating and irregular workers were detained, and 139 violators were deported following a series of inspection campaigns carried out by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Between June 22 and 28, the LMRA conducted a total of 741 inspection visits across various locations. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring several violations related to the provisions of several regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 729 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 12 joint inspection campaigns, which included 2 campaigns in the Capital Governorate, 2 campaigns in Muharraq Governorate, 3 campaigns in the Northern Governorate, and 5 campaigns in the Southern Governorate. The government entities that participated in the campaign are the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the Governorate's respective Police Directorate, the Coast Guard Headquarters, the Social Insurance Organisation, and the Supreme Council for the Environment. Joint coordination The Authority affirmed the continuation of joint coordination with government agencies to intensify inspection campaigns in all governorates of the Kingdom, and to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm the economic and social security of the Kingdom.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Daily Tribune
LMRA Conducts 741 Inspection Visits, Deports 139 Violators in One Week
Manama – The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) carried out 741 inspection visits between June 22 and 28, 2025, uncovering 19 illegal workers and deporting 139 violators of Bahrain's labour and residency laws. During this period, LMRA teams conducted 729 standalone inspections across all governorates and joined 12 coordinated campaigns—two each in the Capital and Muharraq governorates, three in the Northern Governorate, and five in the Southern Governorate. Key participants included the Ministry of Interior's General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence, the various provincial security directorates, the Coast Guard Command, the Social Insurance Organization, and the Supreme Council for Environment. Inspectors identified multiple breaches of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Law and the Kingdom's Residency Law. Legal action has been initiated against all recorded offences. LMRA reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with government partners to intensify inspection efforts nationwide, safeguarding marketplace stability, economic security, and social well‑being. The authority also called on the public to support these efforts by reporting any labour law violations or illegal employment practices via its online complaint form at through the national suggestions and complaints system (Tawasul), or by calling the LMRA Contact Centre at 17506055.
Gulf Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Heirs Of Late Labour Supplier Win BD21,243 In Court After Company Refuses To Pay
The heirs of a labour supplier who died before collecting payment for services have secured a BD21,243 court ruling, after a company refused to pay and argued the contract had no legal standing. The case dates back to an agreement made while the supplier was alive, under which he provided workers for mechanical and civil works. The company accepted the terms, which included payment within 15 days of invoicing, based on attendance records signed by both parties. The workers were supplied as agreed, but after the supplier's death, the company stopped payment. The heirs filed a lawsuit, represented by lawyer Mohammed Al Mahdi, who presented signed timesheets and other documentation proving the workers had reported to the job site. A court-appointed accounting expert reviewed the records and confirmed the company owed BD21,258. The court ruled in favour of the heirs, ordering the company to pay BD21,243 — to be distributed among the heirs according to their legal shares. It also directed the company to cover legal expenses and lawyer's fees. The company appealed, claiming the agreement was invalid because the supplier did not hold a Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) licence, as required for labour recruitment. It also alleged the contract was forged. However, the Appeals Court dismissed both claims. It ruled that a clear business relationship existed between the two parties and that the dispute was over non-payment, not the validity of the arrangement. As for the forgery claim, the court noted the company had failed to provide its own timecards, despite the expert basing calculations on them. The court rejected the appeal and upheld the original ruling, again ordering the company to pay the amount due.
Daily Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Heirs of late labour supplier win BD21,243 in court after company refuses to pay
The heirs of a labour supplier who died before collecting payment for services have secured a BD21,243 court ruling, after a company refused to pay and argued the contract had no legal standing. The case dates back to an agreement made while the supplier was alive, under which he provided workers for mechanical and civil works. The company accepted the terms, which included payment within 15 days of invoicing, based on attendance records signed by both parties. The workers were supplied as agreed, but after the supplier's death, the company stopped payment. The heirs filed a lawsuit, represented by lawyer Mohammed Al Mahdi, who presented signed timesheets and other documentation proving the workers had reported to the job site. A court-appointed accounting expert reviewed the records and confirmed the company owed BD21,258. The court ruled in favour of the heirs, ordering the company to pay BD21,243 — to be distributed among the heirs according to their legal shares. It also directed the company to cover legal expenses and lawyer's fees. The company appealed, claiming the agreement was invalid because the supplier did not hold a Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) licence, as required for labour recruitment. It also alleged the contract was forged. However, the Appeals Court dismissed both claims. It ruled that a clear business relationship existed between the two parties and that the dispute was over non-payment, not the validity of the arrangement. As for the forgery claim, the court noted the company had failed to provide its own timecards, despite the expert basing calculations on them. The court rejected the appeal and upheld the original ruling, again ordering the company to pay the amount due.
Gulf Insider
25-06-2025
- Gulf Insider
Sixteen Illegal Workers Detained, 113 Deported
Sixteen violating and irregular workers were detained, and 113 individuals were deported as the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted 1,916 inspection campaigns and visits across various locations from 15 to 21 June. The inspection campaigns and visits also resulted in monitoring a number of violations related to the provisions of a number of regulating laws, especially the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the Residency Laws in the Kingdom of Bahrain, noting that legal measures were taken regarding the observed violations. The authority pointed out that 1,901 inspection visits were carried out on various shops in all governorates, in addition to 15 joint inspection campaigns, that included six campaigns in the Capital Governorate, four campaigns in Muharraq Governorate, three campaigns in the Northern Governorate, and two campaigns in the Southern Governorate. The government entities that participated in the campaigns are the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), the Governorate's respective Police Directorate, the Social Insurance Organisation, the Electricity and Water Authority, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Health, and the Supreme Council for Environment. Joint coordination The Authority affirmed the continuation of joint coordination with government agencies to intensify inspection campaigns in all governorates of the Kingdom, and to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm economic and social security of the Kingdom. The LMRA renewed its call on all members of the society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices, by reporting violations via the electronic form on the authority's website or by calling the authority's call centre on 17506055 or via the government's Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul). Also read: Man Denies Causing Crash That Killed Parents And Son In Saar
