Archive for January, 2010

Important Notice

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

As part of LMRA’s continuous efforts to keep you informed and updated, and according to Labour Market Regulations Act No. (19) 2006, LMRA would like you to take note of this important process:

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Bahrain reforms raising cost of foreign labour

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

by Frederik Richter

on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 
 
Bahrain’s labour market reforms have started to increase the cost of foreign workers to the benefit of locals, a government official said, with the government now working on introducing caps on foreign labour.

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Eight expats arrested in raid on illegal vendors

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

EIGHT expatriate workers were yesterday arrested during a crackdown on illegal street vendors.

The arrest came after the launch of a new campaign organised by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the Northern Governorate to remove illegal vendors off the street.

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LMRA a great help

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

I wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) for their kind and helpful nature.

My residence permit was cancelled/expired two months ago and I was unemployed during this period. (more…)

Foreign worker employment in Bahrain continues to decline

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Foreign worker employment in Bahrain continues to decline   

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