Amendmenst to the labour law introduced in 2017 deloitte. National oil and gas authority law 2006 establishing noga, and providing its functions. Law number 57 for the year 2006 establishing the labour fund law no. The annual summer time working hours restrictions will soon be implemented in the uae, the kingdom of saudi arabia and qatar, having already taken effect in the remaining gcc countries. 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. Bahrain labour law the labour law for the private sector 1976 promulgated by amiri decree law no. On 21 february, the bahrain news agency, a branch of bahrain s ministry of culture and information, claimed that 300,000 bahraini residents more than fifty percent of the local population. Bahrain labour law bahrain labour law disclaimer this english language text is not an official translation and is provided for information purposes only. Even the employees need to be aware of the labour law of the place they work in. And civil service law issued by decree law no 48 2010, and the executive regulation of the civil service law no 35 2006 issued by resolution no 37 2007, and its amendments, and pursuant to a proposal by the civil service bureau.
Copied 8 february 2010 from the qatar embassy in washingtons website. Any dispute between the employer and the employee if connected with the recruitment of the employee or the terms of his service or conditions of his work. The aim of the summer time working hours is to protect the health and safety of employees. To understand the laws related to indemnity or end of service compensation benefits you must first have knowledge related to you contract, check if. This guide to law online bahrain contains a selection of bahraini legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Summer working hours in the gcc dla piper global law firm. Several hundred bahrainis gathered in front of the egyptian embassy in manama to express solidarity with antigovernment protesters there. Lease law 2014 regulating landlord and tenant relationships and agreements. On july 26 2012 the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no 36 of 2012 replacing. Bahrain ratified ilo convention 8 and passed a new labor law that increased the minimum age for work from. This page will be continuously updated to communicate any new advancements to the uae labor law.
The year 2017 brings a number of amendments to the labour law, which pertain to different areas and, to some extent, materially modify solutions that have existed unchanged for years. May 08, 2017 end of service benefits for employees in bahrain q. Foreign domestic workers are not formally protected under the labor law. Minimum employment rights in bahrain dla piper guide to. With several arab and international labour treaties and conventions to which bahrain is a. 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. 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. The labour law in the private sector promulgated by virtue of decree law no. Working hours regular working hours are 8 hoursday, 48 hoursweek. Womens age 15 and above labour force participation rate that is, the proportion of the workingage population that actively engages in the labour market either by working or looking for work in bahrain is low 32 per cent compared to 85 per cent among men. 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. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. During ramadan, muslim workers should not be employed for more than 6 hoursday or 36 hoursweek article 51.
A guide to employment law across the mena region sharkawy. However, gaps exist within the operations of the ministry of labor and social development that may hinder adequate labor law enforcement, including human resource allocation. The bahrain labour ordinance, 1957and amendments thereto. The provisions of the executive regulations of civil service law issued by decree law no 48 2010 annexed to this decision shall be in force. If an employee resigns before completing one year of service in b2l3 19a2 2 0 002 2h14c1. The labor law specifies that the company policies and internal regulations must be openly displayed to the employees. To learn more about the bahrain labour law, please visit the official website of the labour market regulatory authority lmra. The national action charter is a political document issued in december 2000.
Findings on the worst forms of child labor bahrain u. States 2011 human rights country report for bahrain. At least among bahraini citizens, trade unions were free and giving relatively stable industrial relations. Beginning in medfebruary 2011, bahrains main television station, btv, launched a series of talk shows whose sole purpose appears to have been the incitement of public opinion against opposition sympathizers. On july 26, 2012, the king of the kingdom of bahrain issued a new labour law no. The new labour law in bahrain bahrain employment law sta. Diploma in bahrain labour law for private sectors programme objectives. In fact, according to a survey by expat insider last year, the kingdom is the most popular destination in the world for expats. Title three employment contracts, records and wages title four working hours and leaves title five safety, protection health and social care of workers title six disciplinary rules title seven termination of employment contract and end of service gratuity title eight compensations for occupational injuries and diseases. Jun 24, 20 on september 2nd 2012, the kingdomof bahrains legislative decree law no. The provisions of the attached labour law for the private sector shall come into force and effect. The civil and commercial procedure law promulgated by virtue of law no. Many expats prefer working in bahrain over other countries.
Sources for the content came from and were passed by the national assembly. According to the 2011 international human rights rank indicator ihrri. Dec 21, 2010 bahrain labour law the labour law for the private sector 1976 promulgated by amiri decree law no. Below, we present a short description of the key changes and their most important implications for employers. The provisions of the labour law accompanied with this law shall be. 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. 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. In doing so, it established new aspirations for improved working standards, wider protections, and faster dispute resolution procedures. New labour laws brings cheer to private sector workers.
Thirdparty approval the employment contract must be registered with the lmra to obtain the employees work permit and residence visa. Second article the prime minister, upon the bureaus proposal, shall issue a resolution determining salaries and benefits prescribing conditions for their entitlement. Labour law 2011 revision law 30 of 1987 consolidated with laws 18 of 1989, 24 of 1993, 10 of 1995, 10 of 1999, 18 of 2000, 21 of 2006, 24 of 2010 and 9 of 2011 and with the labour time variation regulations, 1992. Th e governments use of extreme force to suppress the gatherings killed dozens,1 but the authorities also leveraged their in. Qatar labour law 2011 pdf arabic the provisions of the labour law accompanied with this law shall be applied.
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. Welcome to the united arab emirates labor law website. Bahrains forgotten workers 5 introduction beginning in february 2011, mass prodemocracy demonstrations took place across bahrain. A public survey was conducted in 14th february 2001 which revealed the approval of the people of bahrain with a rate of 98. Bahrain local population is 568,000, has gathered in the grounds opposite al fateh mosque in manama to support the ruling monarchy. A new labour law pdf version attached which outlines the rights and. Womens age 15 and above labour force participation rate that is, the proportion of the workingage population that actively engages in the labour market either by working or looking for work in bahrain is low 32 per cent compared. In 2012 and 2014, the government of bahrain signed successive international labour organization. The time during which the employee would be available for the service of the employer but it does include rest periods.
Here is what the bahrain labour law has to say about these. Immigration and residence act of 1965 amended by law no. Indemnity calculation in bahrain labour laws arabian gulf life. As per the bahraini labour law, bargaining may take place at company, business, industrial, professional or national level. Indemnity calculation in bahrain labour laws arabian. Protesters were described by talkshow hosts as terrorists, foreign agents and thugs. Bahrain international labour organization database of national laws on labor, social security, and related human rights. 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. Article 264 of the immigration and residence act provides detention measures for any alien against whom a deportation order has been issued. 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. In 2017, labor law enforcement agencies in bahrain took actions to combat child labor table 6.
Here you can find information pertaining to the united arab emirates labor law both in the private sector and public sector as promulgated by the ministry of labour. We, hamad bin isa al khalifa, king of kingdom of bahrain. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Find answers to your questions in the kuwait forum.
Labour law state of qatar we, hamad bin khalifa aithani, the emir of the state of qatar, after perusal of the amended provisional constitution and in particular articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof and, labour law no. Prior to 2011, bahrain had more progressive labour relations than many of the neighbouring gulf states. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original. A better understanding of the qatar labor law will help employers and employees. Indemnity and leave salary as per the labor law of bahrain. Working hours may be extended for more than 8 hoursday, but should not exceed 10 hoursday article 53. Beginning in medfebruary 2011, bahrain s main television station, btv, launched a series of talk shows whose sole purpose appears to have been the incitement of public opinion against opposition sympathizers. Things to know about your work contract expats working in bahrain, it is very important that you understand your rights, terms and conditions in you labour employment contract. It confers no rights and imposes no obligations separate from those conferred or imposed by the original arabic legislation formally adopted and published.
Timeline of the bahraini uprising of 2011 wikipedia. End of service benefits for employees in bahrain q. According to the wall street journal, this was one of the first such gatherings to be held in the oilrich persian gulf states. The bahrain labour law does still not apply to government sector employees. Kuwait labor law information pertaining to kuwait labor. Labour law 2012 this legislation concerns the rights of employers and employees, entitlements, employment contracts, and social insurance. Bahrain food and agriculture organization of the united nations database of national laws and regulations on food, agriculture, and renewable natural resources. 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. The new labour law in bahrain bahrain employment law. 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.
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