Inspection campaigns target labour market violations

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) stepped up coordination with various government agencies to address illegal practices in the labour market.

It intensified the implementation of joint inspection campaigns with various government entities in the Northern and Southern Governorates.

Inspectors visited a number of shops and work sites, to determine the extent of compliance with regulations and laws, especially the LMRA Law and the Residency Law in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where a number of legal violations were recorded.

The first campaign was conducted in the Northern Governorate and was attended by the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA), while the second campaign was conducted in the Southern Governorate and was attended by the Southern Governorate Police Department as well as the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA).

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority renewed its call on all members of society to support the efforts of government agencies to address illegal practices in the labour market and informal employment to protect society as a whole, calling on everyone to report any complaints related to labour market violations and irregular employment by filling out the electronic form designated for reporting on the official website of the Authority www.lmra.gov.bh or calling the Authority's call center 17506055.

Source: Bahrain News Agency