LMRA endorses the outcomes from tightening of controls and intensifying inspection campaigns

06-11-2022

The Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) held its virtual sixth meeting for the fourth session virtually under the chairmanship of H. E. Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), and in the presence of the members of the Board of Directors and Mrs. Noof Abdulrahman Jamsheer, CEO of LMRA. The Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) affirmed its keenness to create a competitive work environment that enjoys justice and stability and guarantees the rights of both parties to work in order to enhance their contributions to the comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The LMRA board commended the prudent directive of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to revoke the flexible work permit, in addition to registering all expatriate workers in partnership with the private sector, intensifying inspection campaigns, tightening dealing with violators from employers and workers, and working to link professional work licenses with standards and qualifications. The board went on to praise the royal edict for its emphasis on providing an appropriate environment for workers in a way that considers their rights and increases the effectiveness of their role in economic development. Accordingly, the Board of Directors welcomed the results achieved within the framework of tightening control and intensifying inspection campaigns, which contributed to strengthening government efforts to address illegal practices in the labour market, as well as toughen actions against violators from employers and workers and to combat irregular employment. For her part, Mrs. Noof Abdulrahman Jamsheer, Chief Executive Officer of the LMRA, presented a detailed report, in which she highlighted the efforts and programs of the authority and the results achieved. In that framework, Jamsheer pointed out that the launch of the “Labour Registration System” coincides with the unveiling of a new phase of public-private partnership to develop the labour market and address any obstacles in the work environment, especially since the "public" and "private" sectors believe in the same objectives related to achieving sustainable economic development and maintaining the stability of the work environment that ensures fairness, competitiveness and flexibility when addressing the market needs. The CEO also reviewed the LMRA's plan to intensify inspection campaigns and tighten dealing with violators from workers and employers, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior and all relevant agencies, stressing the authority’s keenness to deal firmly with any breaches in the market. Jamsheer touched on the authority’s efforts in implementing several strategic projects that will contribute to the development of the work environment for all parties of production (worker and employer).