New Labour Law Proposal Aims to Enhance Employment Opportunities in Bahrain

TDT | Manama                                                      

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MP Jalal Kazem has proposed a draft law to amend certain provisions of the Labour Law. The proposal mandates that all public and private companies submit their available job vacancies to the Ministry of Labour to facilitate necessary recruitment processes.

The proposed legislation includes financial penalties ranging from 200 to 500 Bahraini dinars for any employer or their representative who fails to comply with the new requirements. This initiative aims to promote equality and equal opportunity in the hiring process while reinforcing transparency in the job market.

MP Kazem emphasized that the primary objective of this proposal is to ensure fairness and equality in job opportunities by publicizing vacancies through the Ministry of Labour's electronic employment exhibition. He highlighted the importance of simplifying processes for job seekers and securing their right to apply for positions that match their qualifications and skills.

"This law will make it easier for citizens to access suitable job vacancies through the Ministry of Labour’s electronic employment exhibition, which will serve as a central database filled with options to organize the labor market and guide job seekers towards available opportunities," he stated.

The MP also pointed out the unprecedented rise in unemployment and job seekers in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He stressed that the government is now obliged to provide appropriate mechanisms to reduce unemployment rates and encourage a more inviting work environment in the private sector for citizens.