Proposed Law Aims to Eliminate End-of-Service Benefits for Domestic Workers

TDT | Manama 

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Sources have reported that a proposal has been put forward to amend the Labour Law in the private sector, specifically targeting the elimination of end-of-service benefits for domestic workers. This proposed amendment would affect domestic workers, including gardeners, housekeepers, nannies, drivers, and cooks employed by individuals or their families.

The proposed law, according to sources, aims to alleviate the financial burden on citizens with limited incomes. The proposal argues that the current system, which requires employers to pay end-of-service benefits to domestic workers, adds significant financial strain.

The memorandum of the proposal highlights that wages for domestic workers are no longer as low as they once were, with salaries ranging from 120 to 180 dinars and potentially exceeding that amount. It points out that the cost of recruitment, which can exceed 1000 dinars, combined with monthly wages and end-of-service benefits, creates a substantial financial burden for citizens.

The proposal emphasises the need to prioritise the welfare of citizens, particularly those with limited incomes, and suggests that the proposed amendment, while potentially affecting the interests of workers, is not discriminatory.