The Daily Tribune, 6 August 2024: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) in Bahrain has intensified its efforts to combat illegal and undocumented workers, as well as other labour market violations.

Between 21 July and 3 August 2024, the LMRA has conducted 1,411 inspection campaigns and visits across various governorates of the Kingdom.

These inspections led to the apprehension of 100 illegal and undocumented workers, while 350 violators were deported during the same period.

The inspections have revealed numerous violations related to the LMRA Law, the Residency Law of Bahrain, and other relevant regulations.

The LMRA has conducted 1,378 inspection visits to commercial establishments across all governorates, along with 33 joint inspection campaigns.

These campaigns were carried out in collaboration with various government entities, including the Interior Ministry, security directorates, the General Directorate for Execution of Judgments, the Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, the Electricity and Water Authority, the Health Ministry, and the Industry and Commerce Ministry.

The joint efforts aimed to ensure comprehensive inspections and effective enforcement of labour regulations.

The campaigns were distributed as follows: 23 in the Capital Governorate, three in Muharraq Governorate, five in the Northern Governorate, and two in the Southern Governorate.

Legal action has been taken against the identified violations, as stated by the LMRA.

The authority emphasised its ongoing coordination with government entities to intensify inspection campaigns across the Kingdom.

This initiative aims to combat practices that negatively impact the labour market’s stability, competitiveness, or harm the economic and social security of Bahrain.

The LMRA has reiterated its call for community members to support government efforts in tackling illegal practices in the labour market and irregular employment, protecting the community as a whole.

Individuals are encouraged to report any complaints related to labour market violations and irregular employment by filling out the designated electronic reporting form on the LMRA’s official website (www.lmra.gov.bh), using the National Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul), or contacting the LMRA’s call center at 17506055.

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