Every foreign worker must know what the labor laws are in Bahrain. Due to not knowing this, expatriate workers fall into many frauds and difficulties. Basically this is the section about the rules that the workers should be aware of. Answers to queries of non-residents will also be available through Pankhti. Questions can be sent to bahrain@gulfmadhyamam.net or WhatsApp number 39203865. The information provided herein should not be construed as legal advice. A Bahraini lawyer should be consulted to get clear legal advice.
?My friend got an LMRA fine for working in a company other than the company that issued the visa. The friend received a fine of 100 dinars and the company received a fine of 1000 dinars. The fine was paid but the clearance paper was not received. She is at home now. He applied for a new visa and was rejected. What to do next?
Jasmine
• Paying the normal LMR fine does not end the case. The case is settled only after the court verdict. So, we need to understand what the court verdict is in this case. You can directly search the details of the case. Alternatively, any Bahraini lawyer can verify if he has been given a power of attorney.
In LMRA cases, fines are initially imposed on both the employer and the employee. Later the case will be handed over to the court. Later steps will be taken according to the court order. Since your friend is not here, consult any Bahraini lawyer. LMRA cases take time to settle.
?Was Workmen’s Compensation Insurance Existed Here? Is it social insurance or some other insurance scheme?
Manish
•Workmen’s Compensation Insurance and Social Insurance are two. Social Insurance (GOSI) applies to all those who come to work here. It is a compulsory insurance scheme where both the employer and the employee pay contributions. Workmen’s compensation insurance is intended to provide benefits not covered by social insurance. Social insurance benefits are very limited for foreign workers, so some companies take this insurance. The premium is paid by the employer.
?I am working in a house. My sponsor recently died. The visa is valid until the end of next year. Is there any obstacle for me to come home in this situation?
Munir
• If the work visa is in the sponsor’s own name, your visa will be canceled when the sponsor dies. This is because the sponsor’s CPR is no longer valid. Therefore, the visa should be transferred to the name of someone else in that household. After that there is no restriction on going home and coming back. It is enough to decide about going to the country after knowing about the visa.