SHOCKING!
Raji Unnikrishnan raji@dt.bh
Dead body of an Asian worker stuffed into a travel bag was found dumped in a garbage bin early morning yesterday from Naim area. The body of Taher Antaz, 31, was spotted first by a cleaning employee, near Bin Khalaf Mosque inside Manama, who then notified people in the locale and the police. (more…)
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) team is working on liaisoning domestic workers and employment agencies in Bahrain to ease the agony prevailing in the sector, it has been revealed.
This role has been part of the LMRA’s responsibility by law, however, it has not been assumed since its inception, noted LMRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ausamah Al Absi. (more…)
Posted on » Saturday, March 17, 2012
It is a welcome step by LMRA in taking action to bring in more safeguards to protect the interests of domestic workers. A substantial number of people are involved and their contribution to day-to-day life is very significant. A uniform policy to cover the rights and duties of these people will no doubt bring cheer to the lives of these workers. (more…)
By Sandeep Singh Grewal , GDN- Posted on » Sunday, March 11, 2012
MANAMA: Bahrain is stepping up safeguards for its domestic workers. The Labour Market Regulatory Authority is in the final stages of preparing a unified contract that will outline recruitment conditions for the workers, and their rights and duties. (more…)
By Sandeep Singh Grewal , Posted on » Sunday, March 11, 2012
A NEW contract has been drawn up for domestic workers in a bid to protect them from exploitation, revealed a top official. The key document, which is in its final stages, will specify the workers’ rights, duties and recruitment conditions. (more…)
